NASA progresses toward crewed moon mission with spacecraft and rocket milestones

NASA progresses toward crewed moon mission with spacecraft and rocket milestones

Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the moon next year on Artemis II, NASA's first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch.

NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain

NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportation system.

Why NASA Should Apply The CLPS Mindset To Low-cost Science Missions, Not Just Landers - Data Intelligence

NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) are bringing us closer than we’ve been in decades to regular lunar exploration and scientific discovery. As a scientist, I admire what these companies have achieved and support their continued efforts. Yet, beyond landing safely, it’s crucial to remember that these missions exist to deliver critical scientific payloads that will enable groundbreaking research. CLPS has notably ushered in a new era …

NASA Progresses Toward Crewed Moon Mission with Spacecraft, Rocket Milestones

Washington DC (SPX) May 07, 2025 Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the Moon next year on Artemis II, NASA's first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch. At the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams are working around the clock to move into integration and final testing of all SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft elements. Recentl

Finland Enters the Artemis Accords: Ushering in a New Era of Space Collaboration! – EUROP INFO

Finland Joins the Artemis Accords: A New Chapter in Global Space Collaboration In a landmark advancement for international space exploration, NASA has officially welcomed Finland as the newest signatory of the Artemis Accords. This partnership underscores Finland’s commitment to the principles of peaceful exploration and collaborative advancement in lunar and deep-space missions. The Artemis Accords establish a framework aimed at fostering respo…

NASA Artemis II Orion Moon Spacecraft: Pre-Launch Move

NASA Artemis II Orion Moon Spacecraft: Pre-Launch Move | Kennedy Space CenterTeams from NASA and Lockheed Martin pose for a photo in front of NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft, connected to a massive crane ahead atop the agency’s KAMAG transporter inside the Neil A. Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, May 2, 2025. The spacecraft will be transported to the spaceport’s Multi-Payload Processing Fac…