The Orion

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  Frigid Cold At Launch Site Delays NASA's 1st Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts

  NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.

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  NASA Confirms Historic Artifacts Will Fly on Artemis II Moon Mission

  NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry historic artefacts into lunar orbit in 2026, marking the first crewed Artemis flight and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The flight kit includes pieces from the Wright Flyer, Apollo and Shuttle-era flags, early lunar imagery, and contributions from international partners and public outreach campaig...

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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 Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission

  NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.

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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 May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight

  NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.

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  Wolf Moon 2026: Know How And When To Witness The Supermoon

  Enjoying the Supermoon doesn't require binoculars or a telescope. It can be seen with the naked eye.

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  Cyberpunk 2 Said to Launch in Q4 2030, The Witcher 3 Tipped to Get Third Paid Expansion Next Year

  CD Projekt Red is developing Cyberpunk 2 alongside The Witcher 4. While the company has not confirmed an official launch timeline for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a Polish analytics firm has estimated that the RPG will likely launch in Q4 2030.

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  Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission

  Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...

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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.