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NASA hails Blue Origin's recovery as New Glenn eyes year-end return to flight
space11 days 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
space1 month 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
space1 month 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
space1 month 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
space1 month 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
sciencespace1 month 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
space1 month 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
Artemis III crew announced for a moon‑bound test flight
space1 month ago

Artemis III crew announced for a moon‑bound test flight

NASA unveiled Artemis III’s four-astronaut crew—Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Luca Parmitano (ESA pilot)—for a late‑2027 mission that will stay in low‑Earth orbit to test Orion docking with a lunar lander (launched separately, possibly SpaceX’s Starship and/or Blue Origin’s Blue Moon) as a precursor to a moon landing expected as early as 2028; a wet dress rehearsal of the SLS rocket is planned by year’s end.

via CNN|
#artemis-iii#lunar-lander-docking#moon-mission
Artemis III SLS Core Rises at Kennedy Ahead of 2027 Moon Mission
space2 months ago

Artemis III SLS Core Rises at Kennedy Ahead of 2027 Moon Mission

NASA has begun assembling Artemis III’s Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, raising the rocket’s core stage inside the Vehicle Assembly Building ahead of a planned 2027 liftoff. The mission will test critical rendezvous and docking with lunar landers and will gauge performance alongside SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon as a stepping stone to crewed lunar exploration.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#artemis-iii#kennedy-space-center#orion-spacecraft
Artemis III delayed to late 2027 as in-orbit lander tests loom
space2 months ago

Artemis III delayed to late 2027 as in-orbit lander tests loom

NASA says Artemis III won’t fly to the Moon yet and could launch no earlier than late 2027, with SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon expected to be ready for an in-orbit rendezvous and potential docking with an Orion crew in Earth orbit; the plan emphasizes testing lander interoperability in a high Earth orbit rather than direct lunar insertion, while NASA uses a new Centaur V upper stage with the SLS and works through mission details before a 2028 lunar landing attempt.

via Ars Technica|
#artemis-iii#blue-origin-blue-moon#earth-orbit-rendezvous
Orion’s Issues Put Artemis III on Hold Until NASA Fixes Leaks and Shields
science2 months ago

Orion’s Issues Put Artemis III on Hold Until NASA Fixes Leaks and Shields

NASA’s Orion capsule has several problems to fix before Artemis III, including a helium leak in the oxygen pressurization system, a heat shield damaged in earlier tests that NASA intends to redesign, and hydrogen leaks plus plumbing glitches. The issue is complicated by the fact that the return module isn’t recovered for postflight inspection, so Orion may require a full redesign. Artemis III will be uncrewed, giving NASA time to address these flaws before more ambitious missions to the Moon or Mars.

via Yahoo|
#artemis-iii#heat-shield#helium-leak