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NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, set to launch from Florida in the coming weeks. This landmark mission marks the first time humans will return to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972, with a four-member crew destined to travel farther than any previous human spaceflight. During the ten-day expedition, the crew aboard […]

Teams at Kennedy Space Center are intensifying their preparations for the Artemis II mission, which marks the inaugural crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft. Key milestones are being completed as they approach an important wet dress rehearsal (WDR) test scheduled for after January 31. Following the successful rollout […]

The countdown to a historic milestone in human space exploration has begun, as the Orion spacecraft prepares for its first crewed journey near the Moon since the early 1970s. Early on Saturday, January 17, the spacecraft, along with its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket encased in its mobile launch platform, made its way to Launch […]

NASA has laid out important timelines for the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will mark the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft in more than five decades. This mission will send a crew of four astronauts on a lunar flyby, rekindling humanity’s connection to lunar exploration. The organization […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation, a prominent name in the American aerospace and defense sector, recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its latest solid rocket motor, the Solid Motor Adaptable Scalable Half Time/Cost !22 (SMASH!22). Conducted on December 4, 2025, at the company’s Promontory, Utah facility, the test was a demonstration of innovative […]

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 […]

Trump’s impact on NASA and Artemis President Trump’s return to the forefront of U.S. politics brings with it a complex interplay of implications for NASA, the Artemis program, and America’s spaceflight ambitions. As we reflect on his previous term, it becomes evident that the Trump administration significantly reshaped the trajectory of space exploration, particularly with […]

Boeing is making remarkable strides in enhancing its production capabilities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. With the completion of the new production facilities within the Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF), Boeing is poised to meet its ambitious targets for both Artemis III and Artemis IV […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is gearing up for its highly anticipated second flight, marking a significant milestone as it prepares for its inaugural crew-carrying mission, Artemis II. With critical components arriving and preparations ramping up, the excitement surrounding this mission is palpable. As of now, the essential elements for Artemis II are assembled at […]

Victorian Engineering and Its Impact on Spaceflight The Victorian era was a time of rapid innovation and technological advancement, characterized by a relentless pursuit of engineering excellence. Perhaps few inventions reflect this spirit better than the steam turbine, created by Charles Parsons in the late 19th century. The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond […]