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  Video: NASA Captures Stunning "Blood Moon" Over Rocket Factory

  NASA has shared a time-lapse video of a total lunar eclipse captured over the facility where its moon rockets are built, marking a rare celestial event that won't return to the Americas until 2029.

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  NASA Rolls Back Artemis II Rocket After Upper Stage Helium Issue

  NASA has rolled back the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after engineers detected a helium flow issue in the upper stage during fueling tests. The problem affects fuel tank pressurization and engine performance, delaying the planned March launch as teams inspect and repair the rocket.

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  NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket

  NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.

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  NASA Rolls Out Rocket For Artemis 2, 1st Crewed Moon Mission In Over 50 Years

  NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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  NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years

  While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.

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  NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket

  NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.

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  NASA Resolves Artemis II Rocket Vibration Issues Through Wind Tunnel Testing

  NASA has resolved troubling airflow vibrations detected during Artemis I. By combining wind-tunnel tests, advanced pressure-sensing paint, and supercomputer simulations, engineers added aerodynamic strakes to the SLS rocket. The fix cuts turbulence, ensuring Artemis II remains safe and on schedule for its upcoming crewed mission to the Moon.

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  GOP Tax Package Gives NASA Billions After Donald Trump Proposed Cuts

  The reconciliation package includes $4.1 billion for NASA's Boeing Co.-built Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket and $20 million directed to the Lockheed Martin Corp.

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  NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain

  NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...

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  Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center

  NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...