Tag Artemis

L3Harris has intensified the production of the new RS-25 rocket engines at its facility near Los Angeles, preparing for NASA’s Artemis missions aimed at returning astronauts to the Moon. The company restarted production of the RS-25, which is based on engines used in the Space Shuttle program, with certification from NASA expected in mid-2024. These […]

In a recent update, SpaceX provided insights into the progress of its Human Landing System (HLS) variant of the Starship, which is poised to play a vital role in NASA’s Artemis Program aimed at returning humans to the Moon. Since being awarded the contract in April 2021, the company has made considerable advancements in the […]

NASA’s Acting Administrator, Sean Duffy, announced that the agency is reopening the bidding process for the first American crewed lunar landing in over five decades, encouraging submissions from companies beyond SpaceX’s Starship. This strategic decision is aimed at expediting the Artemis III mission, ensuring that U.S. astronauts set foot on the Moon prior to China’s […]

After completing a sequence of ten flight tests punctuated by extensive static firings and cryogenic proof assessments, SpaceX is set to launch Flight 11, marking the conclusion of operations at the current configuration of Launch Pad 1(A) for the Starship program. This final mission for the Block 1 and Block 2 Starship vehicles aims to […]

As SpaceX gears up for the 11th flight of its Starship program in October from Texas, the company is at the same time making notable advancements at its facilities on the East Coast, particularly at the Roberts Road site, Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A), and Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). At Roberts Road, construction efforts are […]

As NASA prepares for a new era of lunar exploration under the Artemis program, scientists are delving into the fascinating phenomena of moonquakes, using samples collected during the Apollo 17 mission along with observations from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The insights gained from these sources not only deepen our understanding of the lunar surface […]

Flight 10 marked a significant turning point for SpaceX’s Starship program, a much-needed victory after a string of setbacks that left fans and engineers alike on the edge of their seats. Launching from Starbase on August 26, 2025, at precisely 6:30 PM Central Daylight Time, both the booster and Starship completed their missions with precision, […]

Boeing has made significant strides in the development of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), a pivotal component set to improve NASA’s Artemis program. The first thrust structure for the EUS has recently been completed, marking an important milestone in the journey toward providing the necessary thrust capabilities for future lunar missions. Unlike the Interim Cryogenic […]

Amidst the cosmic ballet of stars and planets, one exoplanet stands out with a tantalizing mystery that has recently caught the attention of scientists and the media alike: K2-18b. Nestled in the habitable zone of its host star, a red dwarf in the constellation Leo, K2-18b has reignited our hopes and questions regarding the existence […]

As the space industry continues to evolve at Cape Canaveral, the bustling activity at various launch sites reflects a significant paradigm shift in the technological capabilities and ambitions of launch providers. This surge in activity is primarily driven by preparations for two of the most anticipated rockets: SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn. Here’s […]