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Moonbound Artemis II Astronauts Give Orion Capsule a Name

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The four astronauts set to climb aboard the first Orion spacecraft to fly humans have already given it a name.

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There is still a long way to go before we return to the Moon. If the US Artemis lunar program continues to falter, China may return to the Moon first.

·Helsinki, Finland
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The US space agency NASA has announced that after more than 50 years, humans could once again set foot on the Moon. A manned mission is planned for February 2026, when four astronauts will fly to Earth's only natural satellite. They will not set foot on the Moon, but they will be the first crew to travel beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo 17 mission.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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NASA announced that it expects to send a group of astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon as early as February 2026. The US space agency had previously committed itself to a launch by the end of April next year, but stated that it intends to advance the mission. It has been 50 years since a country carried out a manned lunar mission. NASA will send four astronauts to test systems. The Artemis II mission is the second launch of the Artemis p…

Christina Koch, an electrical and physical engineer, will be the first woman to orbit the Moon as part of the Artemis II mission. Her trajectory includes 328 days at the International Space Station and the longest female spacewalk alongside Jessica Meir. Born in Michigan, inspired by Sally Ride, Koch combines experience in extreme environments and scientific training. The Artemis II mission, along with three other astronauts, will validate the S…

In recent years, Argentina has taken significant steps in the global space scenario with developments combining science, technology and international cooperation. One of the most significant facts is the Athens satellite, a 12U-class CubeSat, designed to be part of NASA's mission Artemis II. This project symbolizes the local engine and capacity of... The post was sent to NASA the Athens Argentine satellite, which will be launched for Lua next to…

·São Paulo, Brazil
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