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NASA has assembled the massive core stage of its Artemis III rocket with twin boosters at Kennedy Space Center, bringing the agency one step closer to testing crucial technology for future Moon landings. Four astronauts will fly this mission to practice spacecraft docking maneuvers in orbit.
After 20 years preparing spacecraft for launch, Allison Mjoen stood with her children and watched the massive SLS rocket thunder toward the Moon. The NASA operations manager spent two decades learning every detail of space missions so she could help send humans back to the lunar surface.
Sixty years ago, an uncrewed spacecraft captured humanity's first glimpse of Earth from the moon, creating a legacy that inspired astronauts for generations. Today's Artemis missions continue that tradition of showing us home from afar.
NASA is preparing a celebration at Kennedy Space Center this August that connects America's space achievements to the nation's 250th anniversary. The event will bring together astronauts, innovators, and the public for a historic showcase.
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Four astronauts will test crucial moon landing procedures in Earth's orbit during the 2027 Artemis 3 mission. The two-week practice run will pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface in 2028.
NASA just announced the international crew of four who will fly the crucial Artemis III mission in 2027, testing technology that will bring humans back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. This test flight keeps the crew close to Earth while they practice the delicate docking maneuvers needed for future lunar landings.
Daniel Stubbs is solving one of the biggest challenges facing NASA's return to the Moon: massive dust clouds kicked up by rocket engines that could blind instruments and damage equipment. His work modeling lunar dust plumes is helping ensure astronauts land safely when Artemis missions touch down in 2028.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever on May 22, marking a major step toward returning astronauts to the moon. The 408-foot Starship V3 successfully completed its first test flight despite minor hiccups.
NASA is purchasing landers, rovers, and drones for humanity's first permanent lunar base, racing to get equipment on the moon before astronauts arrive in 2028. The base will span hundreds of square miles and pave the way for Mars exploration.
NASA is building humanity's first lunar base, ordering landers, rovers, and drones just weeks after astronauts completed a record-breaking moon flyby. The base could host permanent crews by the 2030s, paving the way for Mars missions.
SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3, the tallest rocket ever built, is ready for launch on May 21 after completing its final fueling test. The massive leap forward brings NASA's moon missions one giant step closer to reality.
A former oceanographer who dreamed of exploring the Moon is now preparing Artemis astronauts to unlock lunar secrets. Cindy Evans' geology training helped the Artemis II crew capture scientific observations that will shape future missions.