Topic: artemis ii
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NASA Sets February Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in February 2026, marking the first human journey beyond low-Earth orbit in over fifty years. The mission will carry four astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon, serving as a critical step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. Key ha...
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NASA's Artemis II Faces Payless Push to Stay on Track
NASA's essential programs, including the International Space Station and robotic missions, continue operating during the government shutdown, but employees and contractors are working without pay. The Artemis II mission remains on schedule, with the Orion spacecraft successfully stacked onto the ...
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Artemis II Crew to Fly Orion to the Moon
The Artemis II mission will be the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, with astronauts traveling in the Orion spacecraft named *Integrity* to reflect the mission's significance. Naming spacecraft is a long-standing NASA tradition that personalizes missions and captures public imagination,...
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NASA's Moon Rocket Arrives at Final Stop Before Launch
The Orion spacecraft has arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building for final stacking onto its rocket, targeting a February launch for the Artemis II mission. This mission will carry four astronauts on a historic ten-day lunar voyage, the first crewed trip to the Moon's vicinity...
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2026's Most Anticipated Space Launches and Landings
2026 is poised to be a landmark year for space exploration, driven by collaboration between NASA, international partners, and private companies, marking a shift toward a new era of discovery and commercial activity. A major milestone is the crewed Artemis II mission, which aims to return astronau...
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Rocket Report: European Reuse Test Delayed; NASA Upgrades SLS for Artemis II
A potential US government shutdown could significantly impact NASA's science missions, though the Artemis II mission remains on track for a February launch if the shutdown is brief. Rocket Lab plans to raise up to $750 million through a new share offering to support development of its Neutron roc...
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