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space5 days ago•55 min saved

Moon Gateway: Debating the case for an orbital lunar outpost

The Lunar Gateway—NASA's planned Moon-orbiting space station developed with international partners—is meant to help test deep-space technology and serve as a staging post for Artemis missions. Its high cost and funding uncertainties spark a debate: supporters say the outpost enables sustainable, international Moon exploration, while critics question its necessity. Even if Gateway is canceled, much of its hardware could be repurposed, but abandoning it could weaken U.S. leadership and international trust in future deep-space cooperation.

via Space|

#artemis-program #international-cooperation #lunar-gateway

science1 month ago•35 min saved

Ultrasound Helps ISS Medical Evacuation Highlighting Deep-Space Readiness

Four astronauts were flown back to Earth from the International Space Station after a medical concern, with NASA keeping details private. Public remarks from Mike Fincke revealed a portable ultrasound was instrumental in diagnosing the issue during the emergency, underscoring the crew’s preparedness as NASA eye’s longer missions such as Artemis II.

via Yahoo|

#artemis-program #international-space-station #medical-evacuation

space1 month ago•74 min saved

Crew-11's ISS medical evacuation tests readiness for future deep-space missions

Crew-11’s first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS demonstrated that astronauts and mission control can handle emergencies in orbit, with portable ultrasound aiding diagnosis; NASA framed the event as a positive step for future Artemis-era exploration, noting that a skeleton crew remained aboard the station while Crew-12 prepares to launch to restore full staffing.

via Space|

#artemis-program #crew-11 #international-space-station

business1 month ago•3 min saved

GRU Space Opens Moon Hotel Deposits for 2032 Launch

GRU Space is taking deposits up to $1 million for the Moon hotel it plans to launch around 2032, with earlier tests to begin via NASA’s CLPS program in 2029. The project uses inflatable hotel structures and lunar brick technology, aiming to expand from a four-guest first version to larger lunar complexes, backed by investors from SpaceX and Anduril and targeting thrill-seekers and former spaceflight participants alike.

via Gizmodo|

#artemis-program #business #clps

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Germany's Astronaut to Lead Europe's First Moon Mission

A German astronaut, likely Matthias Maurer or Alexander Gerst, will be the first European to fly to the moon on a NASA-led Artemis mission, marking a historic milestone for Europe in space exploration.

via Space|

#artemis-program #esa-astronauts #european-space-agency

science3 months ago•5 min saved

NASA's Lunar Missions Amid Government Shutdown Challenges

Despite the U.S. government shutdown, NASA astronauts aboard the ISS continue their work, focusing on research and maintenance, while critical projects like the Artemis moon mission proceed, though delays are possible due to resource constraints.

via Yahoo|

#artemis-program #government-shutdown #international-space-station

space-exploration3 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX proposes streamlined plan for faster Artemis III Moon landing

SpaceX advocates for leading the next lunar missions, emphasizing their Starship spacecraft's capabilities and progress, and highlighting their role in NASA's Artemis program to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.

via ABC News|

#artemis-program #lunar-missions #moon-landing

space-exploration4 months ago•3 min saved

Tensions Rise as NASA Reopens Moon Lander Contract Amid SpaceX Delays

NASA is reopening the contract for a crewed Moon lander for the Artemis missions due to delays with SpaceX's Starship, which is behind schedule. The agency is considering other companies like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to meet the 2027 lunar landing goal amid international competition, especially from China, in a race to the Moon.

via Jalopnik|

#artemis-program #moon-lander #nasa

science5 months ago•6 min saved

NASA vows to outpace China in the lunar race despite setbacks

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy emphasizes the agency's commitment to beating China to the moon through the Artemis program, despite budget challenges and delays, highlighting national ambitions and the importance of swift, decisive action in space exploration.

via Space|

#artemis-program #china-lunar-exploration #moon-race

science-and-technology5 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Vows to Outpace China in the Moon Race

Interim NASA head Sean Duffy emphasized the agency's commitment to beating China to the moon, advocating for balancing safety with progress amid budget cuts and international competition, particularly from China, in the renewed space race.

via NBC News|

#artemis-program #china-moon-mission #moon-race

science5 months ago•2 min saved

US Faces Setback in Space Race as China Advances to the Moon

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy expressed strong determination to beat China to the Moon, countering recent claims that China is ahead in the space race, and emphasized NASA's commitment to returning humans to the Moon with the Artemis Program.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis-program #china #moon

science-and-space6 months ago•7 min saved

Nasa Apollo Missions: The Final Moon Explorers

The article reflects on the legacy of the Apollo Moon landings, highlighting the remaining living astronauts, their stories, and the ongoing efforts by NASA, China, and private companies to return humans to the Moon, with a focus on the upcoming Artemis program and the dwindling number of Apollo veterans.

via BBC|

#apollo-missions #artemis-program #moon-explorers

space-exploration6 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Accelerates Lunar Nuclear Reactor Project to Outpace Rivals

NASA plans to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to support the Artemis program's goal of establishing a sustained presence, driven by the need for reliable power in shadowed lunar regions and in response to China's and Russia's lunar ambitions. This marks NASA's first move from research to deployment of space nuclear fission technology, aiming to secure strategic lunar territory and advance human exploration beyond Earth.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#artemis-program #moon #nasa

science-and-space7 months ago•5 min saved

Congress Approves Bill Allocating Billions to NASA for Moon Missions and Space Programs

President Trump's proposed NASA budget for 2026 cuts science funding and ends key Artemis program components, but a Senate amendment, led by Senator Cruz, adds over $10 billion to support Artemis IV and V, including funding for the SLS rockets, Gateway lunar station, and moving the Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas, aiming to sustain lunar and Mars exploration efforts despite overall budget cuts.

via Yahoo|

#artemis-program #budget #moon-missions

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Congress Approves NASA Moon Plan Despite Opposition from Musk and Isaacman

The U.S. Senate approved a $10 billion increase in NASA's Artemis program funding, supporting the continued use of the expendable Space Launch System despite criticism from Elon Musk and Jared Isaacman, signaling a commitment to legacy aerospace contractors and a departure from earlier plans to phase out certain systems.

via Yahoo Finance|

#artemis-program #congress #moon-mission