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Artemis II Crew Awarded the U.S.'s Highest Space Honor
space1 month ago

Artemis II Crew Awarded the U.S.'s Highest Space Honor

Artemis II commanders Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump at NASA's Johnson Space Center for their April lunar flyby aboard Orion, the first Moon mission of its kind in decades and a precursor to Artemis III/IV; the ceremony also touched on a proposed US space academy and timelines for future lunar exploration amid calls to return to the Moon before the next administration.

via The Guardian|
#artemis-ii#congressional-space-medal-of-honor#moon-mission
China Delays Chang’e-7 Moon Mission, Emphasizing Safety Over Timelines
space-and-astronomy1 month ago

China Delays Chang’e-7 Moon Mission, Emphasizing Safety Over Timelines

China’s China Manned Space Agency said the Chang’e-7 lunar mission will be postponed as launch conditions were not met, highlighting prudence and the goal of absolute mission success. Weather factors (including Typhoon Narra) and potential technical issues are cited, reflecting a broader, safety-focused sprint in the Moon race against NASA’s Artemis program that is likely to extend beyond this year in pursuit of a permanent lunar presence.

via Yahoo|
#artemis-program#change-7#china-manned-space-agency
Artemis II astronauts awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor for lunar milestone
space1 month ago

Artemis II astronauts awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor for lunar milestone

The Artemis II crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28 for their historic lunar flyby, which set a record distance from Earth (~406,771 km / 252,756 miles) during a 10-day mission. The ceremony will be at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, a nod to a select group of astronauts who have earned the honor. The award followed a recommendation to President Trump, and comes amid ongoing NASA budget discussions; the Artemis II milestones echo the legacy of Armstrong and Glenn, with Hurley and Behnken the most recent prior recipients.

via The Guardian|
#artemis-ii#astronauts#congressional-space-medal-of-honor
Moon's First Live Liftoff: Apollo 15's Historic TV Moment
space2 months ago

Moon's First Live Liftoff: Apollo 15's Historic TV Moment

On August 2, 1971, Apollo 15’s ascent from the Moon was broadcast live—the first televised lunar liftoff—after David Scott and James Irwin spent three days on the surface with a camera mounted on the lunar rover, which tracked Falcon as it lifted off and rejoined Endeavour, heralding real-time lunar coverage that foreshadowed later missions like Artemis II.

via space.com|
#apollo-15#live-television#lunar-rover
New Glenn timetable remains uncertain as NASA's Moon plan hinges on Starship
space3 months ago

New Glenn timetable remains uncertain as NASA's Moon plan hinges on Starship

Ars Technica's Ars Live recap features a panel debating when Blue Origin's New Glenn (especially the 9×4 variant) will fly, with no firm debut date and speculation of a late-2027/early-2028 timeline. Experts warn that adding more engines complicates the design and could delay milestones, potentially pushing NASA's Moon-landing plans this decade to rely on SpaceX's Starship rather than waiting for New Glenn. The discussion also touches on past architectural changes and the loss of Launch Complex 36A, highlighting ongoing uncertainty about achieving Artemis-era lunar missions.

via Ars Technica|
#artemis#blue-origin#moon-mission
Verne’s Moon Vision Echoes Artemis 2, 160 Years On
space3 months ago

Verne’s Moon Vision Echoes Artemis 2, 160 Years On

Space.com notes Jules Verne’s 1860s novels From the Earth to the Moon and All Around the Moon described a three-astronaut lunar voyage on a near-equatorial launch and a free-return trajectory, with realistic details like orbital dynamics that eerily echo NASA’s Artemis 2, while also noting Verne’s missteps (instant cannon acceleration). The piece highlights Verne’s lasting influence on real space exploration, supported by Neil Armstrong’s remark that he foresaw lunar missions.

via Space|
#all-around-the-moon#artemis-2#from-the-earth-to-the-moon
Artemis III crew announced for a moon‑bound test flight
space4 months 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 3 Crew Shortlist: NASA's Moon Mission Picks
space-exploration4 months ago

Artemis 3 Crew Shortlist: NASA's Moon Mission Picks

Space.com breaks down likely Artemis 3 crew contenders ahead of NASA's June 9 announcement, highlighting frontrunners such as Raja Chari, Nicole Mann, Jasmin Moghbeli and Kayla Barron, with others like Andre Douglas and Stephanie Wilson in contention; Artemis 3 will operate in low Earth orbit to practice rendezvous with lunar landers and test new EVA capabilities, with possible involvement from ESA or CSA depending on lander readiness and ISS scheduling.

via Space|
#artemis-3#astronauts#moon-mission
Artemis II Crew Return With Grounded Life Lessons
space4 months ago

Artemis II Crew Return With Grounded Life Lessons

Artemis II’s four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—made a record-breaking return after a ten-day mission that took them a peak 252,756 miles from Earth, the farthest humans have traveled. Beyond the technical feat, their postflight messages center on personal connections, nature, and teamwork—calling old friends, appreciating the natural world, and embracing failure—rather than space-themed slogans.

via Space Daily|
#artemis-ii#farthest-distance#moon-mission
Artemis II crew finds hope in Earth's shared moment after lunar mission
space5 months ago

Artemis II crew finds hope in Earth's shared moment after lunar mission

Artemis II’s crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—told MSNBC’s Morning Joe that the historic lunar mission sparked a global moment of unity: the world paused to watch, inspiring hope for humanity. They credited decades of NASA work and international collaboration (including Hansen as the first Canadian to orbit the Moon and Glover as the first Black astronaut to do so) and Koch’s reminder that this was the culmination of years of dreams. The astronauts underscored that a shared sense of positivity and cooperation on Earth matters as much as the journey to the Moon.

via MS NOW|
#artemis-ii#global-collaboration#hope
Christina Koch Chronicles Recovery After Artemis II Moon Flight
space5 months ago

Christina Koch Chronicles Recovery After Artemis II Moon Flight

NASA astronaut Christina Koch describes her postflight recovery after Artemis II, recounting a wobble during a blindfold balance test and highlighting how microgravity disrupts balance, proprioception, and early readaptation. Her roughly 10-day Moon mission—alongside Artemis II crewmates Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—is being monitored to study recovery, with NASA-backed countermeasures (exercise gear, diet, supplements) and mental health support helping astronauts readjust to Earth as scientists track short- and long-term physiological changes.

via Space|
#artemis-2#christina-koch#moon-mission
Artemis III Gains Ground as SLS Core Stage Rolls Toward Florida
science5 months ago

Artemis III Gains Ground as SLS Core Stage Rolls Toward Florida

NASA rolled out the Space Launch System core stage for Artemis III, a 212-foot-tall rocket section built by Boring and L3Harris, marking a key step toward the first crewed lunar landing in more than 50 years. The core stage will power Artemis III’s mission, slated for 2027, with final assembly on Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center after its transport from Michoud.

via Yahoo|
#artemis#moon-mission#nasa