US and Chinese landers could be operating in close proximity on the Moon later this year. A mosaic of the […]
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NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration
“It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth.” Christina Koch, Jeremy […]
Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon
Slamming into the atmosphere at more than 30 times the speed of sound, NASA’s Orion spacecraft blazed a trail over […]
Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry, but will require redesign
After leaks on Artemis I and II, Orion’s next flight to the Moon will need new valves. Orion’s main engine […]
The gravity of their experience hasn’t quite set in for the Artemis II astronauts
“I’m actually getting chills right now just thinking about it. My palms are sweating.” A camera on one of the […]
The Moon is already on Google Maps—did Artemis II really tell us anything new?
“I think the biggest value here is the PR. I mean, it’s getting the public excited.” A crescent Moon, a […]
Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon
The eclipse glasses are identical to what NASA produced for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Credit: NASA The eclipse glasses […]
Astronauts set distance record, revealing the Moon as a place to be explored
“Humans have probably not evolved to see what we’re seeing. It is truly hard to describe. It is amazing.” A […]
Why will today’s lunar flyby only beam back low-resolution video?
The Moon is growing large in the window “Don’t expect hi-res video.” An exaggerated, pixelated version of a photo of […]
Four astronauts are now inexorably bound for the Moon
The most significant tests involved Orion’s propulsion system, during which Pilot Victor Glover flew the vehicle through a variety of […]