MoonExploration
NASA, DoD Practice Abort Scenarios Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA, DoD Practice Abort Scenarios Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted joint simulations to rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario ahead of the Artemis II moon mission. The simulations, which took place off the coast of Florida, tested emergency procedures for rescuing the crew […]
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Autonomous Tritium Micropowered Sensors
Autonomous Tritium Micropowered Sensors NASA has awarded funding for Phase II of its Autonomous Tritium Micropowered Sensors (ATMS) project, which aims to develop nuclear-micropowered probes using tritium betavoltaic power technology for autonomous exploration of the Moon’s permanently shadowed regions. The ATMS concept has advanced the technology readiness level (TRL) from 1 to 2, validating theoretical […]
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NASA Supports Artemis Accords Signatories Advancing Exploration
NASA Supports Artemis Accords Signatories Advancing Exploration NASA participated in an international Artemis Accords workshop to advance safe and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The Artemis Accords are a set of non-binding principles signed by 54 countries, including the US, aiming for peaceful and prosperous space exploration for all humanity. Participants from […]
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Lightweight Deployable Solar Reflectors
Lightweight Deployable Solar Reflectors Stanford University researchers are developing lightweight, low-cost modular solar reflectors for use on the Moon. The reflectors will be designed to concentrate sunlight into permanently shadowed areas of the Moon, potentially powering photovoltaics or other applications. The team will utilize recently developed origami design algorithms to enable compact and reversible stowage […]
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NASA Selects Finalist Teams for Student Human Lander Challenge
NASA Selects Finalist Teams for Student Human Lander Challenge NASA has selected 12 student teams to develop solutions for storing and transferring the super-cold liquid propellants needed for future long-term exploration beyond Earth orbit. The agency’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge is designed to inspire and engage the next generation of engineers and scientists as NASA […]
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NASA Welcomes Gateway Lunar Space Station’s HALO Module to US
NASA Welcomes Gateway Lunar Space Station’s HALO Module to US 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrives in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales Alenia Space fabricated its primary structure. Delivered by cargo aircraft to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, HALO will be transported […]
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