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NASA Astronauts Set to Take the Wheel of Lunar Spacecraft for Artemis 2 Test
The Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for a key test of the Orion capsule, to see if the Moon crew can manage manual maneuvers prior to a lunar flyby. NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is set to launch in September 2025, carrying a four-person crew on board the Orion capsule for the first time on…
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NASA Astronauts Will Use Nikon Cameras to Snap Photos on the Moon
Nikon is making a camera you can take to space. In partnership with NASA, the company is developing a handheld camera for astronauts to use on the surface of the Moon for the upcoming Artemis missions. NASA and Nikon recently signed an agreement to design a camera that can withstand the harsh temperatures of the…
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Future Moon-Orbiting Space Station Takes Shape With New Airlock Plans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is contributing to the lunar outpost that will be built around the Moon, building the Gateway’s airlock module in a sign that the gulf country will be more involved in NASA’s Artemis program. This week, NASA and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced a collaboration whereby the UAE…
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Pesky Heat Shield Issue Threatens to Delay NASA’s First Crewed Moon Journey in Decades
Nearly a year after an uncrewed Orion splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, NASA anticipates it still needs a few more months to resolve a lingering issue with the capsule’s heat shield before a crew can ride on board. During a recent meeting, NASA officials revealed that the space agency would not proceed with the…