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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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What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission is set to send astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, marking a historic step forward for human spaceflight. The mission will deliver insights needed for returning humans to the Moon and pave the way for establishing a […]
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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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NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords
NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords NASA, along with international partners, convened to further implement the Artemis Accords, practical principles guiding responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The meeting, held during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, marked a five-year anniversary of the accords, which now have 56 country signatories […]
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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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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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NASA Tests New Ways to Stick the Landing in Challenging Terrain
NASA Tests New Ways to Stick the Landing in Challenging Terrain NASA is conducting regular flight tests to advance new hazard detection and precision landing technologies for future space missions, including those to the Moon and Mars. The Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) has supported four precision landing and hazard detection technologies from various sectors, […]
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Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations
Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations Paige Whittington, a NASA engineer, combines her passion for music and space exploration by developing simulations to inform human spaceflight decisions. As a principal flutist for Purdue University’s Wind Ensemble, Whittington learned the importance of harmonization and teamwork, skills she now applies to her work as a […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State NASA astronaut Anne McClain will participate in an event with students from the Mobius Discovery Center in Spokane, Washington, on May 27 to answer their questions. The event, which will be streamed live on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel, aims to foster imagination and inspire […]
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