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.
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 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.
SpaceX has achieved a new milestone in rocket reusability, successfully launching and landing a Falcon 9 booster for the 35th time. This marks a significant advancement in spaceflight efficiency.