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science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Mission Amid Global Space Race

NASA has announced a delay in its Artemis moon mission, now targeting a 2026 launch for Artemis II and mid-2027 for Artemis III, due to issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. Despite the postponement, NASA aims to land astronauts on the moon before China, which plans a lunar mission by 2030. The delay allows engineers to address safety concerns, ensuring astronaut safety remains a priority. The Artemis program, costing over $42 billion, aims to establish a lunar base camp as a precursor to Mars exploration.

via NBC News|
#artemis#moonmission#nasa
science-and-environment2 years ago

Navajo Nation Protests Moon Mission Carrying Cremated Remains

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has criticized NASA and commercial space companies for plans to send human remains to the moon, arguing it is a desecration of a celestial body revered by the Navajo people. Despite previous agreements for consultation with Native American tribes, the launch of Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander, which includes human remains as part of its payload, is set to proceed without such consultation. The mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, has been met with disappointment from the Navajo Nation for not honoring past promises and for the lack of timely communication. NASA officials have pointed out the commercial nature of the mission, suggesting limited control over payloads, while the companies involved defend their practices as respectful memorials.

via Orlando Sentinel|
##culturalsensitivity#humanremains
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Join NASA's Artemis Mission: Send Your Name to the Moon with VIPER Rover"

NASA is inviting the public to submit their names to be included on the Viper rover, which will explore the lunar South Pole in late 2024. This initiative, part of the Send Your Name with Viper campaign, allows individuals to have their names travel to the moon, supporting NASA's efforts to engage the public in its Artemis program, aimed at establishing a sustainable presence on the moon and preparing for future Mars missions. Submissions are open until March 15, 2023.

via Fox News|
##artemisprogram#moonmission
science-and-space2 years ago

"NASA's VIPER Mission Offers Public a Lunar Legacy by Sending Names to the Moon"

NASA is offering the public an opportunity to send their names to the moon aboard the VIPER rover, which will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2024 to search for water ice at the moon's south pole. This initiative is part of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish crewed bases in the same region. Interested individuals can submit their names through a NASA website until March 15. The VIPER mission is facilitated by NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program and will be the first mission for Astrobotic's Griffin lander. This public engagement campaign continues NASA's tradition of carrying names on space missions, as seen with the Orion capsule during the Artemis 1 mission.

via Space.com|
##moonmission#nasa
science-and-space2 years ago

Navajo Nation Urges NASA to Halt Moon Mission Over Human Remains Concerns

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's request to delay a private mission by United Launch Alliance and Astrobotic that plans to place human remains on the moon, which the Navajo Nation considers a sacred space. The mission, set to launch on January 8, will carry scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis program and memorial payloads by Celestis and Elysium Space. NASA officials stated that they do not have the authority to regulate commercial payloads and that the mission is a commercial effort, not a government one. An interagency group is reviewing the Navajo Nation's objections and request for delay.

via Space.com|
##commercialspaceflight#moonmission
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA's VIPER Rover: AI-Driven Lunar Exploration Awaits Public Participation"

NASA is offering the public an opportunity to send their names to the Moon on the VIPER rover, which aims to explore the lunar South Pole and study water resources. People can submit their names until March 15 and receive a virtual boarding pass. The mission supports NASA's Artemis program, which includes landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, and is part of the broader initiative to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon as a precursor to Mars exploration.

via NASA|
##artemisprogram#moonmission
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Artemis II Mission: A New Lunar Journey Set for 2024"

NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled for November, will mark a significant return to lunar exploration with a diverse crew of astronauts, including women and people of color, reflecting the agency's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The mission, which won't land on the Moon but will perform a lunar flyby, is a precursor to future missions aiming to establish a permanent presence on the Moon and use it as a launchpad for Mars expeditions. Critics have raised concerns about the focus on identity politics and the high cost of the mission, but NASA and space exploration advocates argue that the benefits of lunar resources and strategic advantages for deep-space missions justify the investment.

via Daily Mail|
##artemisii#diversityinspace