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NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program
By Elizabeth Howell published
As NASA tests a new generation of lunar rocket engines, the agency said it will need more power and storage to help astronauts work on the moon in the coming decade.

After a successful moon voyage, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft helps prepare for the next (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft circled the moon in 2022, but its mission is not over. Ahead of the Artemis 2 astronaut mission in 2025, the vehicle is back in testing to ensure it's safe for humans.

Splashdown practice for Artemis 2 moon mission 'an incredible experience,' new NASA astronaut says (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Former U.S. cyclist Christina Birch's first major astronaut assignment will be helping to develop moon spacecraft. She practiced splashdowns in the open water in February 2024.

NASA's tiny CAPSTONE probe celebrates 450 days in orbit around the moon
By Tereza Pultarova published
NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat is still going strong after 450 days circling the moon in a special orbit chosen for NASA's future lunar space station.

NASA 'worm' logo crawls onto Artemis 2 moon rockets (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The NASA worm logo is wriggling its way onto solid rocket boosters that will help launch the four-astronaut Artemis 2 moon mission in 2025.

SpaceX Starship docking system readies for moon missions in tests with NASA
By Elizabeth Howell published
Ahead of the Artemis 3 lunar landing mission, hardware from SpaceX's Starship was used to simulate dockings with NASA's Orion crew capsule. The two will rendezvous above the moon.

Get to the choppa! Artemis 2 moon astronauts practice splashdown with U.S. Navy (images, video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Artemis 2 moon astronauts went to the Pacific Ocean this month to practice splashdown operations alongside NASA and the U.S. Navy. The footage is incredible.

Cooperation on the moon: Are the Artemis Accords enough?
By Leonard David published
The underlying premise of the Accords is promoting 'best practices and norms of responsible behavior' when it comes to lunar exploration. But that's a tall order given the tumult of the times.
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