Moonbound Artemis II astronauts give Orion capsule a name

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

NASA's Artemis II ushers in a new era of human exploration

After all the tests, NASA determined that Artemis II was safe to fly with its current heat shield, but NASA decided to use a modified “loft” trajectory rather than skip entry. Orion program manager ...

NASA could launch historic Artemis II mission around the moon as early as February 2026

NASA could launch its Artemis II mission, which will fly astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in February 2026.

NASA officials say Artemis II moon flight could come in early February

NASA is pushing to fly as early as Feb. 6 next year on the first crewed mission of the Orion spacecraft for a 10-day flight around the moon.

NASA targeting early February for Artemis II mission to the Moon

The Artemis II mission represents a major step forward for NASA and seeks to send four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—around the Moon and back. The 10-day ...
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NASA unveils date range for 1st crewed Artemis moon mission. Here's when it could happen

NASA's Artemis program is the agency's ambitious campaign to return Americans to the surface of the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The upcoming Artemis II represents the first crewed U ...

Artemis II crew may launch to the Moon as early as February 2026

On Tuesday, NASA officials announced that Artemis II, the first crewed flight to the Moon since 1972, is on track to launch early next year. Prior to this week, the mission was slated to lift off ...
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NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars. NASA has announced that its ...

Astronauts on NASA Moon Mission Aim to Make Space Great for All

In a preview of their flight, the crew of Artemis II, three Americans and a Canadian, struck a tone that veered away from the political currents of the moment.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Could Launch as Soon as February

Despite lingering questions about the timeline of the 2027 Artemis III mission, NASA has made it clear that Artemis II, which uses the Space Launch System (SLS), is on track to launch before April ...
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NASA announces plans for first lunar village by 2035

NASA has unveiled plans to build an entire village on the Moon by 2035 as announced by US space agency administrator Sean Duffy. Mr Duffy, while talking to a panel at the International Aeronautical ...

Artemis II Crew Members Reveal Name Of Orion Spacecraft For Moon Mission

The Artemis II crew has given their Orion spacecraft a name: Integrity. NASA says that the name reflects its core values, including trust, respect, candour and humility. These values define not just ...