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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…
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NASA Admits Its Moon Rocket Is ‘Unaffordable’
A new report accuses the space agency of a lack of transparency regarding the cost of its SLS program.
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NASA Wants to Mine Resources From the Moon by 2032
A NASA trial to mine resources on the Moon could further the space agency’s Artemis program and boost commercial interest.
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NASA Launches CAPSTONE Mission to Begin Its Return to the Moon
A small microwave oven-sized spacecraft is on its way to the Moon, setting the stage for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. NASA launched its CAPSTONE satellite on Tuesday, in a unique mission to test out a highly elliptical orbit around the Moon as part of the agency’s Artemis program.