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Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) plays a crucial role in advancing human space exploration by conducting research and testing technologies ahead of time. The ISS has contributed to the development of life support and safety systems for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry four astronauts around the Moon […]
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NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission
NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission NASA has selected 34 global volunteers to track the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission’s journey around the Moon, using their equipment to passively track radio waves transmitted by Orion. The tracking opportunity is part of NASA’s commercial-first vision for its Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) […]
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NASA’s Crawler Preps for Artemis II Rollout
NASA’s Crawler Preps for Artemis II Rollout NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 is preparing for the Artemis II rollout at Kennedy Space Center. The crawler will transport NASA’s SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft to Launch Complex 39B ahead of the Artemis II launch. The Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 2026, will take astronauts around the […]
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NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion NASA has received its 15th consecutive “clean” financial audit opinion for fiscal year 2025, indicating that its financial statements conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The agency’s commitment to transparency and responsible management of taxpayer dollars has been recognized, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praising the team’s […]
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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space 2026 will be an exciting year for space exploration, with several high-profile missions planned, including NASA’s crewed flight around the Moon, the launch of China’s Xuntian space telescope, and the European Space […]
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NASA Celebrates Artemis II During Houston Texans Space City Day
NASA Celebrates Artemis II During Houston Texans Space City Day NASA celebrated its Artemis II mission during Houston Texans’ Space City Day at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026, marking a major step towards returning humans to the Moon. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth to […]
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Join NASA on Oct. 4 in Looking Up, Celebrating Moon
Join NASA on Oct. 4 in Looking Up, Celebrating Moon NASA invites observers from around the world to join them on October 4 for the International Observe the Moon Night, a celebration of the inspiring bond between Earth and the Moon. The event offers an opportunity to share in NASA’s preparations for Artemis II, a […]
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Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research
Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch in 2026 and feature a crew of four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, who will conduct human research studies to better understand how deep space travel affects the human body, mind, and behavior. The crew will participate in various […]
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Orion Mission Evaluation Room
Orion Mission Evaluation Room NASA’s Orion spacecraft is on its Artemis II mission, carrying crew around the Moon. A team of expert engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston will be monitoring the spacecraft during its journey. The team operates from a new space called the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) inside the Mission […]
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Trains in Orion
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Trains in Orion NASA’s Artemis II crew began multi-day training in Orion on July 31, 2025, at Kennedy Space Center. The crew, consisting of CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, wore their Orion Crew Survival System Suits during the training. The training included […]
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