Artemis III

By Irene Klotz
A new crew begins training for NASA’s Artemis III flight test in Earth orbit.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
ESA aims to send European astronauts to the lunar surface, says the agency's Director General Josef Aschbacher.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
NASA on June 9 named three agency astronauts and a European Space Agency astronaut as its Artemis III mission crewmembers.
Space Exploration

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By Irene Klotz
With Blue Origin’s New Glenn rockets grounded, NASA said it wants options to launch the company’s lunar lander to support a planned Artemis III demo flight test in Earth orbit next year.
Space Exploration

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The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense
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By Irene Klotz
NASA awarded contracts totaling nearly $1 billion for a pair of crew-capable lunar rovers and transportation services to land them on the Moon.
Space Exploration

By Garrett Reim
China is likely to send taikonauts on a mission around the Moon in 2027, says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
NASA says it is looking to offer opportunities on the next three Artemis missions, continuing an effort it began with the first two flights.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told a House panel April 27 he is confident the agency can return astronauts to the Moon to establish a sustainable human presence ahead of China.
Space Exploration

By Guy Norris
Lunar terrain vehicle developer Lunar Outpost is prioritizing the design of a “sporty” lighter weight utility rover over its larger Eagle vehicle.
Space Exploration

By Guy Norris
After the success of Artemis II, Lockheed Martin proposes an upgraded Orion for NASA’s commercial deep-space needs and fast-tracks the next three vehicles.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
The country of Jordan has become the 63rd nation to sign NASA’s Artemis Accords.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended sweeping changes to the Artemis program before U.S. lawmakers April 22.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
NASA has overreached in its industry-partnered efforts to develop new generations of astronaut spacesuits, an agency IG report says
Operations & Safety

By Vivienne Machi
The White House wants to cut NASA’s budget by nearly one quarter in fiscal 2027.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
SpaceX has lost communication with a Starlink satellite on orbit following a March 29 anomaly, the company disclosed on social media March 30.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
The four-member Artemis II flight crew returned to Kennedy Space Center March 27 for a second attempt to launch.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
The agency wants commercial companies to take on a larger role in its Artemis lunar exploration initiative.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
Advances in science are to play a significant role in the revision of the Artemis program’s strategy.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
NASA’s repositioning of the Artemis program and efforts to build a Moon base should be a boon to the rocket industry.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA has unveiled sweeping changes to its Artemis exploration initiative.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher is poised to meet with NASA next week to discuss Artemis plans.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
After a roll back to its hangar for a repair and servicing, the Space Launch System rocket was being prepared for another launch try.
Operations & Safety

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX and Blue Origin face significant technical challenges in the development, test and operation of their Human Landing Systems, an audit says.
Operations & Safety