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NASA veteran Fincke exits agency after ISS medical scare
space14 days ago

NASA veteran Fincke exits agency after ISS medical scare

Longtime NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is stepping away from the agency months after a medical emergency aboard the International Space Station forced Crew-11 to end its mission early; Fincke, who joined NASA in 1996, flew four space missions, logged 549 days in orbit and completed nine spacewalks. NASA did not announce his next move, but Fincke said he remains committed to exploration and will help prepare the next generation as Artemis III crew details—including Luca Parmitano as pilot—are announced amid ongoing programs.

via CNN|
#artemis-iii#international-space-station#mike-fincke
Artemis III aims to choreograph three spacecraft and four astronauts in a two-week Earth orbit
space-exploration1 month ago

Artemis III aims to choreograph three spacecraft and four astronauts in a two-week Earth orbit

NASA’s Artemis III will be its most complex flight yet: four astronauts aboard Orion on an SLS rocket will rendezvous with two private lunar landers—SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon—in low Earth orbit over about two weeks. The mission requires cross-pad launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, multiple in‑orbit docking checks, and an EVA-style test aboard Blue Moon’s lander before Orion returns to Earth with a Pacific splashdown. The objectives test critical interoperability and systems ahead of Artemis IV’s crewed lunar landing, while stressing coordination among NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin and paving the way for expanded lunar operations in 2028.

via Space|
#artemis-iii#blue-moon#lunar-landers
NASA pushes Artemis III prep toward 2027 moon mission
space1 month ago

NASA pushes Artemis III prep toward 2027 moon mission

NASA is accelerating Artemis III prep for a 2027 launch, with the Space Launch System core stage being assembled at Kennedy Space Center, RS-25 engines and boosters arriving and being installed, and the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield and service module being prepared as monthly launch simulations proceed; Artemis III will send four astronauts to low Earth orbit to rendezvous with two commercial lunar landers, a crucial stepping stone toward Artemis IV’s 2028 lunar landing, while related hardware such as the LOX tank for Artemis IV advances.

via Space|
#artemis-iii#kennedy-space-center#nasa
Artemis III advances toward 2027 launch as SLS stack begins assembly
space-exploration1 month ago

Artemis III advances toward 2027 launch as SLS stack begins assembly

NASA has begun stacking the Space Launch System for Artemis III at Kennedy Space Center, with a solid rocket booster segment delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The two SRBs, plus the core stage, will provide about 7.2 million pounds of liftoff thrust, delivering more than 75% of the rocket’s power. Artemis III, targeting a mid-to-late 2027 launch, will send four astronauts aboard Orion to rendezvous and dock with private lunar landers (Blue Moon and SpaceX’s Starship-based system) to test rendezvous and docking ahead of future lunar missions. The core stage arrived at the VAB in May without its engine section; the engine will be attached later. NASA aims to complete a wet dress rehearsal before year’s end as assembly continues.

via Space|
#artemis-iii#kennedy-space-center#nasa
NASA hails Blue Origin's recovery as New Glenn eyes year-end return to flight
space1 month ago

NASA hails Blue Origin's recovery as New Glenn eyes year-end return to flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Blue Origin for its rapid cleanup and transparency after the May New Glenn anomaly, with Plan A to launch the Mk.1 Endurance on New Glenn still aiming for a year-end flight, while NASA evaluates alternatives such as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and ULA's Vulcan for Artemis III; Blue Origin is pursuing a faster return-to-flight without rebuilding the same pad, investigators pointing to the aft section as a likely root cause, and some officials remain cautious about timelines as progress is monitored into 2027.

via Ars Technica|
#artemis-iii#blue-origin#endurance
Nova Progress Highlights a Busy Week in Space
space2 months ago

Nova Progress Highlights a Busy Week in Space

Stoke Space completes proto-qualification of the Nova first-stage at Moses Lake with an eye to a late-2026 debut; NASA weighs Artemis III lander options (Blue Origin’s New Glenn, Vulcan, Falcon Heavy) after the pad incident; Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros to scale Spectrum and reschedule its second launch; SpaceX readies for Friday’s IPO amid ongoing Starlink and Falcon 9 milestones; Ariane 6 upgrades with P160C boosters and there’s ongoing talk of offshore launch concepts and regulatory flexibilities for Amazon Leo.

via Ars Technica|
#ariane-6#artemis-iii#nova-rocket
NASA Defends Artemis III All-Male Crew, Emphasizing Experience and Availability
space2 months ago

NASA Defends Artemis III All-Male Crew, Emphasizing Experience and Availability

NASA chief Jared Isaacman defended the Artemis III all-male crew, saying the selection was based on astronauts' experience, skills and availability amid online backlash; the four-person team — Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio — brings a mix of test-pilot, engineering and medical expertise as Artemis III prepares to test rendezvous and docking in low-Earth orbit with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers. NASA notes a broad leadership pipeline and ongoing efforts to include more women in future crews.

via CBS News|
#artemis-iii#crew-selection#diversity
Artemis III eyes dual lander rendezvous with Blue Origin and SpaceX, NASA says
space2 months ago

Artemis III eyes dual lander rendezvous with Blue Origin and SpaceX, NASA says

NASA confirmed Artemis III for 2027 and outlined a dual‑lander plan: the crew would dock in low Earth orbit with both a Blue Origin lunar lander and SpaceX Starship; SLS readiness is being boosted with a short-stack wet dress rehearsal and a spacer upper stage, while Blue Origin’s lander tests proceed with Mk1 configurations and BE‑7 engines. The mission targets a -33°, roughly 230–250 nautical mile circular orbit to enable orbital rendezvous tests and reduce risk, with flexibility to launch the lander on alternative rockets if needed.

via Ars Technica|
#artemis-iii#blue-origin#lunar-lander
Parmitano to Pilot Artemis III as Europe Powers Moon Mission
space2 months ago

Parmitano to Pilot Artemis III as Europe Powers Moon Mission

NASA announced Artemis III's crew with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot; Europe will supply its third European Service Module to power Orion during an Earth-orbit test of docking and rendezvous ahead of a Moon landing. The crew also includes commander Randy Bresnik and lander specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, with Bob Hines as backup. Parmitano, a two-time ISS veteran and spacewalker, will help validate systems and procedures, highlighting Europe's key role in Artemis.

via European Space Agency|
#artemis-iii#esa#european-service-module
Artemis III crew named for NASA's lunar return
sciencespace2 months ago

Artemis III crew named for NASA's lunar return

NASA unveiled Artemis III's four-astronaut crew for a 2028 Moon landing: commander Randy Bresnik; mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas; and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano. The mission is among NASA's most complex and hinges on lunar lander work by SpaceX and Blue Origin, with new AxEMU suits in development. Notably, Artemis III will be a four-man crew, an all-male lineup amid ongoing discussions about funding and timelines.

via BBC|
#artemis-iii#astronauts#moon
NASA taps quartet for Artemis III to test lunar-lander rendezvous and descent
space2 months ago

NASA taps quartet for Artemis III to test lunar-lander rendezvous and descent

NASA has named four astronauts—Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio (mission specialists)—to fly Artemis III, a two-week mission to test two commercial lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin and to practice rendezvous, docking and crew transfer with the Orion capsule ahead of a future lunar descent and the program’s broader moon-landing goals.

via NBC News|
#artemis-iii#blue-origin#lunar-landers