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NASA Astronauts Set to Take the Wheel of Lunar Spacecraft for Artemis 2 Test
The Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for a key test of the Orion capsule, to see if the Moon crew can manage manual maneuvers prior to a lunar flyby. NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is set to launch in September 2025, carrying a four-person crew on board the Orion capsule for the first time on…
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Artemis Delayed: NASA Astronauts Won’t Return to the Moon This Year
NASA is dealing with a host of safety and technical issues related to the spacecraft that will fly astronauts to the Moon, forcing it to postpone two Artemis missions as it tries to resolve a number of logistical challenges. During a press conference on Tuesday, NASA announced that it is now targeting September 2025 for…
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NASA’s Moon-Bound Astronauts Prepare for Emergency Ahead of 2024 Launch
Four astronauts are getting ready to travel to the Moon and back for NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, and the space agency is making sure that the crew is well-prepared in case things go wrong during the 10-day journey through space. The Artemis 2 crew is undergoing emergency training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston,…
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Pesky Heat Shield Issue Threatens to Delay NASA’s First Crewed Moon Journey in Decades
Nearly a year after an uncrewed Orion splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, NASA anticipates it still needs a few more months to resolve a lingering issue with the capsule’s heat shield before a crew can ride on board. During a recent meeting, NASA officials revealed that the space agency would not proceed with the…