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Artemis Program
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nasa.govscience11 days ago
NASA Administrator Defends Merit-Based Artemis III Crew Selection, Rejects Political Influence
Jared Isaacman said the Astronaut Office chose the crew based on expertise and mission needs. The decision drew criticism over NASA’s prior commitment to include a woman and a person of colour on the lunar surface.
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ABC Newsscience8 days agoUpdated
NASA Names Four Astronauts for 2027 Artemis III Moon Mission
The agency selected a crew of three Americans and one Italian for the first crewed lunar landing under the current program. The mission will launch in 2027 aboard the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology12 days ago
NASA to Reveal Artemis III Crew for 2027 Earth-Orbit Lander Test
The agency will name the astronauts during an 11 a.m. ET broadcast from the Johnson Space Center. The mission will test commercial lunar landers in Earth orbit no earlier than late 2027.
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NASA Outlines Plans for Multi-Mission Lunar South Pole Outpost Using Commercial Landers
The agency outlined three uncrewed precursor missions and commercial hardware deliveries before the end of 2026, while assessing damage from a May 28 New Glenn test explosion.
Nbc Newstechnology22 days ago
Blue Origin Conducts New Glenn Static Fire Test at Cape Canaveral
The explosion destroyed the New Glenn and heavily damaged Launch Complex 36, Blue Origin’s only operational pad for the rocket. No injuries were reported.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld25 days ago
NASA Details Phased Plan for Moon Base Development
NASA outlined a three-phase approach to building a lunar base, with initial missions scheduled through 2029. The agency plans to rely on private contractors for landers, rovers, and cargo delivery.
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tass.comtechnology25 days ago
NASA Selects Blue Origin for Lunar Rover Deliveries and Details South Pole Base Plan
NASA outlined a three-phase lunar base program at the moon’s south pole, with the first robotic missions scheduled to begin this year. Blue Origin will test its Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander in late 2026 as part of the initial phase.
themarketherald.com.auworld42 days ago
Footage Released From Artemis II Recovery After Splashdown
Newly released video from the Artemis II mission commander shows the view from inside the spacecraft as recovery teams opened the hatch following splashdown. The footage provides an astronaut's-eye perspective of the post-landing operations. The release comes as NASA continues it…
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upi.comworld46 days ago
NASA Releases Over 12,000 Images from Artemis II Crewed Lunar Flyby
The agency made public thousands of new photographs captured by the Orion spacecraft Integrity during the crewed mission that circled the moon in April 2026. Images document Earth passing behind the lunar horizon, a solar eclipse observed by the crew, and detailed views of lunar…
benzinga.comscience48 days ago
Firefly Aerospace Reports $81 Million Q1 Revenue and $1.3 Billion Backlog
Firefly Aerospace announced record revenue of $81 million for the first quarter of 2026, alongside a $1.3 billion backlog. The company highlighted wins in the Artemis program and defense sectors. It also provided an outlook for the full year during its earnings call.
goodnewsnetwork.orgworld50 days ago
Artemis II Astronaut Captures Lunar Images During Moon Orbit
An astronaut on the Artemis II mission took photographs while orbiting the Moon. The images were captured to provide unique shots for an individual named James. The mission has been completed.
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thehindu.comworld51 days ago
Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover Discusses Goals for Mars Missions
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover outlined his views on future space exploration, including the objective of sending astronauts to Mars. The Artemis II crew also commented on potential returns to space. These statements were made during a CBS News segment.
nasa.govscience57 days ago
NPR Covers NASA's Artemis II Mission
NPR has released a report on the Artemis II mission. The coverage was produced by science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce and Rob Schmitz. The report is available through various NPR platforms including podcasts and embeds.