Topic: kennedy space center
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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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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 Closes Columbia Artifact Repository to Public Tours
NASA is closing public access to the Columbia artifact repository to create a dedicated internal space for employee reflection and education. The agency is developing the Columbia Learning Center to provide unrestricted access for Kennedy personnel, reinforcing mission values and safety lessons. ...
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US Space Plane to Test Cutting-Edge Quantum Navigation Tech
The US Space Force's X-37B space plane will launch on August 21 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket to test advanced quantum navigation and high-bandwidth laser communications, marking its eighth mission. The X-37B, built by Boeing, is a miniature Space Shuttle-like vehicle that has set records for long-dur...
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