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NASA practices recovering its next moon astronauts: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's Orion crew module test article is framed by the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Somerset as teams practice Artemis 2 recovery ops.

NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

NASA completes SLS core stage stacking for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's next moon rocket is coming together at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS core stage gets its solid rocket boosters.

NASA says removal of 'first woman, person of color' language from Artemis websites 'does not indicate' moon mission crew change
By Brett Tingley published
NASA websites no longer state that the Artemis 3 mission will aim to land the first person of color and the first woman on the moon, but the agency says this does not reflect a change in crew.

Moon mascot wanted! Your idea could fly as NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their "moon mascot." NASA's Artemis II crew is seeking an original idea for their zero-g indicator.

NASA must 'consider alternatives' to put Artemis astronauts on the moon, experts tell US Congress
By Andrew Jones published
Space policy experts told U.S. Congress that NASA must consider alternatives to its current plan to return astronauts to the moon with the Artemis program.

Boeing plans to lay off hundreds of employees working on NASA's SLS moon rocket: reports
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Boeing notified employees it is planning to issue layoff notices "to align with revisions to the Artemis program and cost expectations."

NASA just gave these 9 companies $24 million to dream up Artemis moon mission tech
By Julian Dossett published
A bevy of space companies will lend a hand to NASA's moon goals under new contracts centered around the agency's upcoming Artemis missions.
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