Topic: space launch system
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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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Congress, Trump Near Deal to Cut SLS Rocket Costs by Scrapping Upper Stage
NASA's budget is uncertain, with negotiations focusing on reducing the high costs of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Trump administration proposes transitioning to cheaper commercial alternatives after Artemis III, while Congress opposes to protect jobs and U.S. leadership. The outcome ...
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Neutron's Pad Opens, SpaceX's Falcon 9 Cleared for Launch
Congress opposes the Trump administration's plan to retire the Space Launch System rocket after Artemis III, signaling a potential conflict over NASA's deep space exploration future. Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 satellite, an advanced synthetic aperture radar observation satellite, us...
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U.S. May Lose Second Moon Race, Warns Former NASA Chief
The U.S. risks falling behind in lunar exploration due to internal disagreements over strategy, threatening its return to the Moon and competitiveness in the second Moon race. The White House proposed restructuring NASA's Artemis Program by phasing out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft and canc...
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