Watch NASA begin testing its Orion capsule for lunar flyby
NASA NASA has started testing the Orion spacecraft that will take four astronauts on a voyage around the moon in the Artemis II mission currently scheduled for 2025. The space…
Artemis II lunar crew rehearses splashdown in the Pacific
Previous Next NASA/Kenny Allen NASA/Kenny Allen NASA/Jamie Peer NASA’s Artemis II crew received disappointing news in January when their lunar-flyby mission was pushed back at least 10 months to September…
NASA delays first crewed Artemis missions to the moon
NASA has delayed its plan to send four astronauts on a flyby of the moon in the Artemis II mission in November, announcing that it will now take place no…
NASA video looks ahead to an exciting 2024
It’s been a busy 12 months for NASA, with highlights including the space agency’s first-ever return of asteroid material, the launch of the Psyche spacecraft to explore a metallic asteroid,…
Astronaut training for moon mission looks like a fun day at a playground
When it comes to preparing for demanding space missions, NASA puts selected astronauts through a raft of strenuous challenges that push their intellectual and physical abilities to the very limit.…
Extraordinary footage shows Orion’s ride to Earth exactly a year ago
NASA has shared some extraordinary footage to mark a full year since the return of its Orion spacecraft following a test flight to the moon in the Artemis I mission.…
NASA astronauts sign their moon rocket
Previous Next It’s surely the least important part of their preparations, but this week the four Artemis II astronauts had the pleasure of signing their names on a section of…
NASA’s Artemis II moon capsule receives vital component
Integration of the crew and service modules for the Artemis II Orion spacecraft was recently completed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA NASA’s crewed Artemis II moon mission…
Check out the NASA EV that will drive Artemis crew (partway) to the moon
NASA and electric vehicle startup Canoo Technologies have shown off the EV that will transport the next lunar astronauts to the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center as part of…
NASA photo shows off engines that will power next crewed lunar mission
NASA NASA has shared an awesome shot (below) showing the four engines that will power the first crewed mission to the moon in five decades. The four RS-25 engines were…