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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’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, 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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Laser Focused: Keith Barr Leads Orion’s Lunar Docking Efforts
Laser Focused: Keith Barr Leads Orion’s Lunar Docking Efforts Keith Barr, a chief engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, leads Orion’s lunar docking efforts as part of the Artemis III mission. Barr has over 25 years of experience in lidar systems, having worked on various projects across commercial aviation, wind energy, and military markets. He […]
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I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal
I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal Lili Villarreal, Artemis Landing & Recovery Director at NASA, has been working on space exploration since she was a child and fell in love with it after visiting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Villarreal joined NASA in 2007 and has held various roles, including deputy flow director for the […]
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NASA’s First Flight With Crew Important Step on Long-term Return to the Moon, Missions to Mars
NASA’s First Flight With Crew Important Step on Long-term Return to the Moon, Missions to Mars Artemis II will be NASA’s first mission with crew aboard Orion spacecraft, confirming all systems operate as designed in deep space. The mission will launch a crew of four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center on a Block 1 configuration […]
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Artemis Astronauts & Orion Leadership Visit NASA Ames
Artemis Astronauts & Orion Leadership Visit NASA Ames 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch tour the Arc Jet Facility at NASA’s Ames Research Center, learning more about the testing equipment’s capabilities to analyze thermal protection systems from George Raiche, thermophysics facilities branch chief at […]
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Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete!
Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete! NASA/Frank Michaux Technicians from NASA and primary contractor Amentum join the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the stacked solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 23, 2025. The core stage is the largest component of the rocket, […]
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