SpaceX’s upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19. A Zhuque-2E […]
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NASA provides some details about Artemis III, but hard decisions remain
The centerpiece of this mission will test the ability of the Artemis III astronauts—who have not yet been named, but […]
Put it in pencil: NASA’s Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027
Now, it’s looking more like late 2027, at the earliest, for Artemis III. “I’ve received responses from both vendors, both […]
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 […]
With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III
NASA’s Artemis II mission has yet to return to Earth—it will do so on Friday evening, splashing down into the […]
NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test
John Honeycutt, chair of NASA’s Artemis II mission management team, said the decision to relax the safety limit between Artemis […]
SpaceX teases simplified Starship as alarms sound over Moon landing delays
“SpaceX shares the goal of returning to the Moon as expeditiously as possible.” Artist’s illustration of Starship on the surface […]