Tag Artemis

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 […]

Understanding the Limits of Our Universe In the vast expanse of the cosmos, one cannot escape the feeling that we are merely scratching the surface of understanding the universe. At the heart of this exploration lies a fundamental question: what are the limits of our observable universe? We are confined to a realm defined by […]

As we stand on the precipice of a new era in space exploration, the objectives and milestones set forth for Starship Flight 5 represent not just a continuation of SpaceX’s ambitious journey, but a beacon of hope for the future of interplanetary travel. This mission, set to unfold with Booster 12 and Ship 30, is […]

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission is poised to be a groundbreaking endeavor, marking the ninth operational flight as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Scheduled to launch no earlier than September 28, 2024, this mission holds significant importance not just for SpaceX and NASA, but for humanity’s continued exploration of space. The mission underscores the evolving partnership […]

The two key elements that will form the initial capability of NASA’s Gateway lunar space station are making steady progress toward launch as systems integration activities ramp up. The Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) and Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) are being constructed in different parts of the world, with plans to launch them together […]

The NASA Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations Committee recently provided updates on the Artemis I through IV missions, with a focus on SpaceX’s Starship system. The Starship will be the designated landing system for the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the surface of the Moon in September 2026. NASA officials […]

NASA and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to address a series of issues that have emerged during the ground testing of the Orion spacecraft. These issues have led to a delay in the launch readiness target date for the Artemis II circumlunar mission, which is now set for September 2025. The problems include a circuit flaw […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the launch of its new Vulcan rocket from Space Launch Complex (SLC) 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The inaugural flight is scheduled for January 8, 2024, and will carry Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) […]

Boeing is making significant progress in the production of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. As the completion of NASA’s second SLS core stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans nears, Boeing is also continuing the production of hardware for the next two units. However, there is a change in the […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]