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How NASA's moon landing with Intuitive Machines will help pave the way for Artemis astronaut missions
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines' robotic lander toward the moon on Feb. 14. Here's how the mission will help NASA prep for crewed moon missions later in the decade.
'It takes courage to make the right decision:' Artemis 2 astronaut explains why moon mission was delayed to 2025 (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Jeremy Hansen has been waiting 15 years for space, and that will continue for a bit longer. The Canadian astronaut shared why he supports the decision to delay NASA's moon mission to 2025.
Here's what it's like taking a VR spacewalk with the Canadian Space Agency
By Elizabeth Howell published
Moon robotics will move around astronauts and equipment to get ready for lunar landings. But first, comes the simulation of Canadarm3 to make sure everything will fit.
Artemis 2 moon astronauts dive into giant NASA pool for splashdown training (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Artemis 2 moon astronauts recently finished a splashdown exercise in a pool to get ready for more ambitious simulations in the water. They are slated to fly in 2025.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon capsule to land in renovated Smithsonian gallery in 2026
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will be displayed by the Smithsonian as part of the renovated galleries at the National Air and Space Museum in 2026. Four new space galleries are among 12 debuting.
NASA fires up powerful Artemis moon rocket engine in key test (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA completed a new Artemis moon program test on Jan. 23, firing one of its Space Launch System RS-25 engines for about eight minutes.
NASA stresses Artemis 2 moon crew safety as agency remembers fallen astronauts
By Elizabeth Howell published
As NASA leadership paused to remember fallen astronauts, the agency urged its employees to "think smaller" and focus on all the items to keep future crews like Artemis 2 safe.
Artemis moon spacesuits prepped for tests ahead of delayed 2026 lunar landing
By Elizabeth Howell published
Axiom Space will provide spacesuits for the first moon landing in half a century, aiming to reach the critical design review stage in June —as the greater Artemis program battles delays.
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