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Artemis 3 crew gets their official roster in a calendar-surprise reveal
space29 days ago

Artemis 3 crew gets their official roster in a calendar-surprise reveal

NASA revealed the Artemis 3 crew at a Johnson Space Center meeting that felt like a calendar surprise: commander Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano as pilot, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas as mission specialists, with Bob Hines designated as backup. The five will fly aboard the Orion capsule on the Space Launch System for a ~2-week mission in high Earth orbit, docking with two lunar lander designs (SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon) to test compatibility ahead of future lunar landings. Artemis 3 follows Artemis 2 and aims for a late-2027 liftoff, with training timelines shortened and the backup role intended to keep the crew ready should changes arise or set up for Artemis 4.

via Space|
#artemis-3#astronauts#moon
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 II postflight: heat shield okay, SLS hits target, toilet glitch prompts checks
science2 months ago

Artemis II postflight: heat shield okay, SLS hits target, toilet glitch prompts checks

NASA’s initial postflight assessments find the Orion heat shield performed as expected with less char loss than Artemis I, and the SLS rocket achieved orbital insertion with splashdown about 2.9 miles from the target and an entry velocity near predictions. A toilet-system issue—urine vent line—was identified and is under investigation to prevent recurrence. Astronauts shared Earthset footage and noted vestibular readjustment after returning to gravity, as Artemis II serves as a critical step toward crewed lunar missions in 2027–2028.

via Engadget|
#artemis-ii#astronauts#nasa
Artemis II Survives Fiery Reentry as Heat Shield Holds
space2 months ago

Artemis II Survives Fiery Reentry as Heat Shield Holds

NASA reports Artemis II's heat shield endured a blistering 24,664 mph reentry with only minimal char, no cracked tiles, and intact reflective tape, according to initial post-splashdown assessments; divers' photos confirm a precise splashdown and NASA says the heat shield performed as expected, addressing earlier concerns about using the Artemis I shield for Artemis II and keeping the program on track for future missions.

via Live Science|
#artemis-ii#heat-shield#nasa
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
Earthshine Moment: Christina Koch Captures Earth from Artemis II Orion Flight
spacescience2 months ago

Earthshine Moment: Christina Koch Captures Earth from Artemis II Orion Flight

NASA posted a video captured by Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch showing Earthshine—sunlight reflecting off Earth—from about 33,800 miles away on the Orion spacecraft during the 10-day lunar flyby; Koch’s footage comes as the Artemis II crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Koch) traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, surpassing Apollo 13, and the clip was released around Earth Day.

via Yahoo|
#artemis-ii#christina-koch#earthshine
Artemis 2 Heat Shield Holds Up, Easing Artemis 1 Fears
space-and-spaceflight2 months ago

Artemis 2 Heat Shield Holds Up, Easing Artemis 1 Fears

After Artemis 2's splashdown, NASA said Orion's heat shield performed as expected with no unusual conditions, significantly reducing the abnormal charring seen in Artemis 1. Initial concerns about a missing chunk were clarified by recovery photos, and NASA's skip-entry adjustment appears to have mitigated gas buildup and damage. The agency will continue tests and imaging over the coming weeks, but early results show the shield did its job and clears the path for future crewed Moon missions.

via Gizmodo|
#artemis-2#heat-shields#nasa
Artemis III Gains Ground as SLS Core Stage Rolls Toward Florida
science2 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
Artemis II Crew Captures Earthset from the Moon’s Far Side on an iPhone
science2 months ago

Artemis II Crew Captures Earthset from the Moon’s Far Side on an iPhone

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts captured Earthset from the Moon’s far side using an iPhone, with commander Reid Wiseman posting the clip from the Orion spacecraft as Christina Koch photographed lunar craters; the crew spent about seven hours on observations during the lunar flyby, marking the first around-the-Moon mission in more than five decades and setting the stage for the planned Artemis III landing.

via Yahoo|
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Artemis 2 captures rare view of the Moon's far side during lunar flyby
space2 months ago

Artemis 2 captures rare view of the Moon's far side during lunar flyby

Space.com reports that NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts photographed the Moon's far side during a lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, a period when Earth–Moon communications paused for about 40 minutes; the Orion spacecraft carried a four‑astronaut crew roughly 252,756 miles (406,771 km) from Earth—the farthest humans have ventured—continuing NASA's first crewed Moon mission since Apollo.

via Space|
#artemis-2#far-side-of-the-moon#lunar-flyby