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Lockheed Martin Completes Orion Development for Artemis II Mission to the Moon

  • On May 1, 2025, Lockheed Martin officially delivered the fully assembled and tested Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team.
  • The transfer follows delays caused by heat shield damage on Artemis I and battery replacements, with NASA deciding in December 2024 to fly the heat shield as-is for Artemis II.
  • Artemis II is planned for launch in early 2026 and will carry four astronauts on a 10-day mission that involves traveling tens of thousands of kilometers past the Moon, during which they will practice docking maneuvers essential for the upcoming Artemis III mission.
  • Kirk Shireman of Lockheed Martin called the spacecraft completion a “major step forward” and praised employees who “worked tirelessly” to reach this milestone.
  • This milestone advances NASA's goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon and laying groundwork for future Mars missions while Lockheed continues Orion development through Artemis VIII.
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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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