Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, contracted by NASA for its Moon Base II mission. The lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2026.
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Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been named pilot for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, marking the first European assigned to an Artemis crew. This appointment is seen by ESA as a strategic move to secure future European participation in lunar surface missions.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned to Earth carrying a variety of scientific samples from the International Space Station, including stem cells, tissue models, and materials for electronics research.
NASA has shared updated details on how SpaceX and Blue Origin are revising their lunar lander designs to accelerate development for the Artemis program's future missions.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to depart the International Space Station on June 16, carrying thousands of pounds of cargo, including vital scientific research samples and hardware.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis 3 mission, stating astronauts were chosen based on experience, skill sets, and availability.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, stating astronauts were chosen based solely on experience, skill sets, and availability.
NASA expressed concern over a Russian plan to use a saw to access a suspected air leak area on the International Space Station, prompting a temporary halt to the repair effort.
NASA has announced the four astronauts for the Artemis III mission, a preparatory flight set for late 2027 aimed at practicing lunar landing procedures and collecting research in Earth orbit.
NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, marking a significant step in the agency's plan to return humans to the lunar surface and conduct advanced training for the complex mission.