NASA's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad
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NASA’s upcoming Artemis II flight will be the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but it will not land on the moon. Here’s why.
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NASA’s 1st crewed moon mission in 50 years could be weeks away, here’s what’s next
For the first time in half a century, a crew of astronauts is on the verge of heading back to the Moon, not to land, but to rehearse the journey that will eventually put human footprints on the lunar surface again.
At its closest approach to the Moon, the Orion spacecraft is projected to reach a peak velocity of approximately 8,280 kilometres per hour relative to the lunar surface. If a brake of 2,900 km/h fails,
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It’s Almost ‘All Systems Go’ for Artemis 2 to Take the Next Giant Leap Toward Stepping on the Moon Again
Scheduled to launch in early 2026, NASA's Artemis 2 is part of the bold 21st-century vision for returning astronauts to the lunar surface
DENVER, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has completed assembly and testing of NASA's Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team today. This milestone is a significant step ...