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space12 days ago•4 min saved

Artemis 3 to Test Docking With Lunar Landers, Without ICPS

NASA's Artemis 3 plan, targeting late 2027, centers on docking Orion with SpaceX's Starship HLS and Blue Origin's MK2 landers while the SLS launches with a spacer instead of the ICPS since the mission stays in low Earth orbit; the crew may stay aboard Orion longer than Artemis 2 to evaluate life-support and docking, with plans ranging from docking with both landers to testing only one, and even the possibility of entering a lander test article if life-support isn’t ready. Lander readiness and Starship V3 milestones will shape the final profile for Artemis 3 and Artemis 4.

via Gizmodo|

#artemis-3 #human-spaceflight #nasa

science2 months ago•13 min saved

From Hail Mary to Artemis II: People-First Spaceflight Captures the Public Imagination

Public fascination with spaceflight grows when stories center human drama and risk; as Artemis II prepares a lunar flyby to test equipment for a 2028 Moon base, the article argues that while robotic missions are practical, human missions drive public interest and geopolitical stake, even as unknown health risks from radiation and partial gravity in deep space remain a critical hurdle in pursuing Moon and Mars exploration.

via The Conversation|

#artemis-ii #human-spaceflight #moon

space-exploration3 months ago•45 min saved

Crew-12 liftoff moved up to Feb 11 to backfill ISS skeleton crew

NASA and SpaceX announced an earlier target date for the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, aiming for Feb. 11 after Crew-11's medical evacuation left the station with a reduced crew. The four astronauts—Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev—will launch on SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'Grace' for a nine-month stay to support ISS operations, with backup windows on Feb. 12 and 13.

via Space|

#crew-12 #human-spaceflight #iss

space-exploration4 months ago•12 min saved

NASA's Artemis II Mission Set for 2026 Moon Orbit Return

NASA is preparing for the Artemis 2 mission in 2026, which will be the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972, marking a significant step towards establishing a permanent lunar presence and advancing human space exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

via Space|

#2026 #artemis-2 #human-spaceflight

science-and-space4 months ago•6 min saved

NASA Prepares for Major Artemis II Moon Mission in 2026

NASA's Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as February 2023, will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby to test spacecraft systems and gather scientific data, marking a significant step toward returning humans to the moon and establishing a lunar base, amid technological challenges and geopolitical interest.

via CNN|

#artemis-ii #human-spaceflight #moon-mission

science-and-exploration5 months ago•3 min saved

Two Decades of Exploration in Antarctica

ESA has been conducting a 20-year study at Concordia station in Antarctica, where a medical doctor lives for 13 months to research the psychological and physiological effects of extreme isolation and environment, providing insights relevant to space missions beyond Earth.

via European Space Agency|

#antarctica #concordia-station #esa

space6 months ago•3 min saved

Celebrating 25 Years of Human Presence on the ISS

The article commemorates 25 years of continuous human presence on the ISS since its first crew in 2000, highlighting its early challenges, growth, and current decline, with plans to deorbit the station by the end of the decade and a shift towards commercial space stations, raising questions about the future of human space habitation.

via theregister.com|

#deorbit #human-spaceflight #international-space-station

science-and-space-exploration6 months ago•17 min saved

Beyond Humanity: The Next Era of Space Exploration

The article discusses the evolution and future of space exploration, emphasizing the importance of integrating biological life and advanced technology beyond Earth, while reflecting on historical visions and current challenges in making humanity a multiplanetary species and understanding our place in the universe.

via Noema Magazine|

#biosphere #human-spaceflight #robotics

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Historic Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are fully prepared for their historic lunar mission, which will be the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit in decades, aiming to return humans to the Moon, including the first Black man and woman, and set new records for distance and exploration. The crew is focused and ready for any scenario as they prepare for a 10-day mission around the Moon, marking a significant step in space exploration and the ongoing space race with China.

via Good News Network|

#artemis-2 #human-spaceflight #moon-mission

science8 months ago•6 min saved

NASA's Artemis II Crew Prepared for Historic Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are fully prepared for their upcoming lunar mission, which aims to be the first crewed moon flight in over 50 years, marking significant milestones including the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface, and advancing human space exploration towards Mars.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #human-spaceflight #moon-mission

space-exploration8 months ago•6 min saved

Carrying Water for Return-Trip Propellant Simplifies Mars Missions

The article discusses how SpaceX's Starship could revolutionize Mars missions by allowing larger payloads, reducing complexity, and enabling landing at equatorial sites without relying on indigenous water, contrasting with NASA's more conservative approaches.

via SpaceNews|

#human-spaceflight #mars-mission #mars-water

science-and-technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Preparing Humans for Mars: Medical Challenges and Space Medicine Solutions

The article discusses the challenges of human space travel, particularly to Mars, highlighting how space medicine can improve astronaut health and potentially benefit health on Earth by addressing issues like osteoporosis, muscle loss, and metabolic changes caused by microgravity. It also notes that current astronaut selection is limited by health criteria, but advances in space medicine could broaden eligibility and support long-term space missions.

via vox.com|

#astronaut-health #human-spaceflight #mars-travel

science-and-technology11 months ago•3 min saved

October 31, 2000: The Last Day of Humanity Before Change

On October 31, 2000, the first crew arrived at the ISS, marking the start of continuous human presence in space, a milestone that has supported extensive scientific research. The station faces aging challenges and potential retirement by 2030, while China has launched its own space station, Tiangong, expanding its influence. Growing orbital debris poses significant risks to space operations, prompting efforts to improve debris management and ensure sustainable human activity in orbit.

via Indian Defence Review|

#china-space-station #human-spaceflight #international-space-station

space-exploration11 months ago•4 min saved

October 31, 2000: The Last Day Humanity Shared the Earth

October 31, 2000, marked the last day when all humans were on Earth together, as it was the launch date of the first crew to the International Space Station, symbolizing a new era of international cooperation in space. Since then, the ISS has hosted thousands of experiments and fostered global collaboration, but it is expected to be decommissioned by 2030, with China’s Tiangong space station taking a leading role in human space presence. Challenges like space debris threaten future exploration, but advancements in technology and new commercial and geopolitical efforts are shaping the future of human space exploration.

via Glass Almanac|

#china-tiangong #human-spaceflight #international-space-station

space-exploration11 months ago•3 min saved

The Exploration Company Announces Human Spaceflight Plans

The Exploration Company unveiled an updated model of its Nyx spacecraft at the Paris Air Show, with plans for a crewed version capable of carrying 4-5 astronauts, targeting a development timeline of about 10 years and requiring European government support, while currently focusing on cargo missions including upcoming tests and commercial missions.

via SpaceNews|

#cargo-missions #esa #human-spaceflight