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science9 hours ago

Artemis II Rolls to Pad for Rollout, With Media Briefings Set

NASA’s Artemis II stack is moving from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center for rollout, with a series of media events on Jan. 16–17 and live streams. The mission will carry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard Orion atop the SLS; the 11-million-pound stack will traverse about a mile per hour over up to 12 hours. Final launch timing remains subject to readiness and weather, with the earliest window as soon as Feb. 6 and a possible rollback if needed. NASA will post updates on its Artemis blog.

via NASA (.gov)|
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space-exploration2 months ago

NASA prepares Artemis II lunar mission for 2026 launch

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to orbit the moon with a crewed spacecraft in 2026, marking the first human lunar orbit since 1972, as a crucial step towards returning humans to the lunar surface by 2027. The mission involves extensive testing and training to ensure safety and success, with astronauts practicing spacecraft operations and recovery procedures.

via USA Today|
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space-exploration2 months ago

NASA prepares Orion for Artemis 2 moon mission launch

The Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis 2 mission has been installed on the SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center, with preparations continuing despite the U.S. government shutdown, thanks to White House approval for safety-critical activities. NASA is maintaining progress on the mission, including hardware assembly, while some public events and communications are affected by the shutdown.

via SpaceNews|
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space-exploration2 months ago

NASA’s Moonship Nears Launch Readiness

NASA's Orion spacecraft has arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, where it will be stacked on its rocket for the Artemis II Moon mission, potentially launching as early as February 2024 with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen onboard, marking the first crewed lunar trip since 1972.

via Ars Technica|
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space-exploration3 months ago

Orion spacecraft reaches VAB for Artemis 2 stacking

NASA's Orion spacecraft, named 'Integrity,' arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking atop the Space Launch System for the Artemis 2 mission, which aims to send humans around the Moon no earlier than February 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17. The process includes extensive testing, crew preparations, and final launch preparations amid a government shutdown, with the launch window tentatively set for early 2026.

via Spaceflight Now|
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science5 months ago

Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Moon Mission with Orion Training and New Communications Tech

NASA's Artemis 2 crew, including astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, completed their first joint entry into the Orion spacecraft during a suited crew test at Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant step towards their scheduled April 2026 launch around the moon for a 10-day mission, following the successful Artemis 1 mission.

via Space|
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space-exploration1 year ago

"Artemis 2 Orion Spacecraft Begins Lunar Mission Testing"

NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft, set to fly around the moon with four astronauts in 2025, is undergoing vital testing at Kennedy Space Center to ensure its readiness for the mission. The spacecraft is being tested for electromagnetic interference and compatibility in a vacuum chamber. The astronauts, including the first Black person to leave low Earth orbit and the first woman to go beyond it, will be aboard the spacecraft. The mission is part of the larger Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon and establish a settlement at the moon's south pole.

via Space.com|
#artemis-2#astronauts#moon-mission
space-exploration1 year ago

"Upgraded Altitude Chamber Tests Artemis II Spacecraft for Moon Mission"

NASA's Orion spacecraft, built with assistance from the European Space Agency, is set to carry four astronauts on the Artemis II mission to loop around the moon in September 2025, paving the way for a lunar landing in 2026. The spacecraft comprises four parts, including the crew module and service module, and will be launched using NASA's powerful Space Launch System rocket. Safety concerns, including unexpected damage to the heat shield during a previous test flight, have led to a delay in the mission. NASA's goal is to establish a permanent presence on and around the moon, with plans to explore the lunar south pole for potential water ice resources.

via Mashable|
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space1 year ago

"Orion Test Drive on Artemis II: Paving the Way for Future NASA Missions"

NASA's Artemis II mission will feature the first test drive of the Orion spacecraft by astronauts, evaluating its manual handling qualities through a proximity operations demonstration using the detached upper stage of the SLS rocket. The crew will command Orion through a series of maneuvers, including a backflip and fine handling checks, to reduce risk for future missions involving rendezvous and docking with other spacecraft. The mission aims to test foundational human deep space exploration capabilities and pave the way for lunar surface missions.

via NASA|
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space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA's Artemis 1 Orion: From Moon Voyage to Lightning Strikes"

NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft, which completed a successful moon voyage in 2022, is now undergoing eight months of testing in Ohio to prepare for future lunar missions. The spacecraft, now known as the Orion Environmental Test Article, will be subjected to extreme conditions to ensure it can protect the crew in case of an emergency during launch. The Artemis program aims to bring astronauts to the lunar surface, with Artemis 2 scheduled for no earlier than September 2025 and Artemis 3 targeting a lunar landing no earlier than 2026 using SpaceX's Starship.

via Space.com|
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space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Astronauts Prepare for Artemis 2 Moon Mission Splashdown Practice"

NASA astronaut Christina Birch, a former cyclist with the U.S. national team, described her recent experience practicing splashdown for the Artemis 2 moon mission as "incredible." Birch, who recently graduated as a full-fledged astronaut, participated in recovery exercises off the coast of San Diego to assess procedures after splashdown. She will now support the development of the Orion spacecraft and the Artemis program, working alongside career technicians and fellow astronaut Randy Bresnick. Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 are the next missions for the NASA-led program, with Birch's first assignment involving aiding the development of the spacecraft.

via Space.com|
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