NASA showcases progress on Artemis II mission

NASA rolls out Artemis II Orion spacecraft, twin rocket boosters for moon mission
NASA Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry astronauts in the first crewed Artemis mission around the moon.
NASA unveils Orion capsule for Artemis II moon mission: Video
The spacecraft, along with the Artemis II rocket core stage and boosters, was showcased as preparations for the historic flight progress. Howard Hu, NASA Orion Program Manager, provided details about the capsule’s capabilities.
NASA showcases progress on Artemis II mission after SpaceX's Starship explosion
NASA showcased advancements in its Artemis II mission as SpaceX deals with the aftermath of its Starship explosion. Kirk Shireman, Lockheed Martin's Orion Program Manager, expressed his enthusiasm about the progress of the Artemis program.
NASA launches plush mascot contest for next moon mission
The space agency is holding a contest for the “zero gravity indicator” that will be carried aboard the Artemis II mission, due to launch in April 2026.
Artemis II teams focused on moon mission as layoffs shake the space industry
With layoffs continuing to sweep the space industry, Artemis II teams are determined to remain focused on their moon mission. The mission will send astronauts to and from lunar orbit for the first time in five decades.
Artemis II mission to travel around the moon
As layoffs continue to sweep the space industry, Artemis II teams are determined to remain focused on their moon mission as they attempt to make up for missed deadlines with fewer workers. It’s taken years for NASA to get this far in the Artemis mission.
Engineers install Orion solar array wings for Artemis II
Technicians with ESA (European Space Agency) and Airbus installed the four solar array wings on NASA's Orion spacecraft for ...
SXSW 2025: Artemis II astronauts talk about NASA's goal of returning to the moon
"We want to get to Mars. We don't want to stop there." Artemis II astronauts talk Moon and future Mars missions at SXSW 2025.
NASA, partners push to speed up launch of Artemis II
NASA and its partners are pressing to speed up the timeline for the Artemis II launch that will fly humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years as the program competes with Trump ...
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‘Almost to the finish line:’ NASA, contractors piece together SLS rocket for Artemis II launch
The explosion Thursday night of the SpaceX Starship was a reminder that there’s only rocket right now that NASA says is capable of reaching the moon.
Intuitive Machines’ spacecraft landed in a moon crater and ended up on its side
Intuitive Machines said the Athena had enough power to be able to perform some of the scientific objectives for NASA before ...
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NASA's Artemis 2 crew wants your help designing the plush toy that will fly with them around the moon.
The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their "moon mascot." ...
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Watch NASA’s ‘launch to splashdown’ video for Artemis II lunar mission
The highly anticipated mission will last about 10 days and will be the first crewed test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the Orion spacecraft. The Artemis II mission will ...