Tag: orion spacecraft
NASA’s Artemis II Mission Concludes as Orion Capsule Returns to Earth
NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft completed its lunar flyby and safely splashed down near San Diego after over nine days in space.
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Artemis II Astronauts Achieve Historic Communication Link with ISS Crew from Lunar Orbit
For the first time, astronauts orbiting the Moon on Artemis II directly communicated with crew aboard the ISS circling Earth, marking a milestone in space missions.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Unique Total Solar Eclipse from Lunar Orbit
During its mission beyond the Moon, Artemis II crew captured a rare total solar eclipse lasting nearly an hour from space.
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Artemis II Astronauts Enter Lunar Gravitational Sphere for First Time in 50 Years
Artemis II crew has entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking a key step in NASA’s crewed lunar orbit mission.
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NASA Tech Support Resolves Microsoft Outlook Issue on Artemis II Commander’s Tablet During Launch
NASA’s technical team remotely restored Microsoft Outlook functionality on Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman’s tablet during the SLS rocket launch.
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Orion Spacecraft Passes Halfway Mark on Artemis II Mission to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission crew has surpassed the midpoint to the Moon, settling in and preparing for lunar observations aboard the Orion spacecraft.
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Artemis II Commander Shares Stunning Earth Images from Orion’s Lunar Trajectory
Artemis II crew aboard Orion has begun its lunar journey, with commander Reid Wiseman sharing breathtaking photos of Earth from space.
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NASA Launches Artemis II Mission Marking Return of Humans to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched with the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, sending astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972.
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Ahead of Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have reached Kennedy Space Center for final preparations before the historic lunar flyby mission.
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NASA Completes Final Preparations for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA finalizes preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, as launch approaches in two weeks.
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NASA Clears Artemis II for Launch, Marking a New Step Toward Lunar Return
NASA approves Artemis II mission for flight, setting the stage for the first crewed lunar journey since Apollo.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis Moon Mission Launch to April 1 Amid Technical Challenges
NASA has set a new launch date of April 1 for the Artemis lunar mission after resolving helium transfer issues in the SLS rocket’s intermediate stage.
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