Deep Space Exploration

NASA's Artemis II crew now on their way to moon

NASA's Artemis II crew commits to moon trajectory after critical burn sends Orion into deep space

NASA's Artemis II mission completes a critical engine burn, propelling the Orion spacecraft and its four-person crew out of Earth orbit toward the moon.

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NASA Artemis II moon mission has officially launched: What’s next for space exploration

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Artemis II blasts off for moon mission in glorious return to golden age of space exploration

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Artemis II astronauts encounter toilet troubles, test Orion in space

The Artemis II crew performed system checks on the Orion spacecraft after launching from Kennedy Space Center.

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The Morning After: NASA’s Artemis II is on a voyage around the Moon

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Artemis II Astronauts Fly Away From Earth Toward the Moon

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Artemis II live tracker: Follow NASA's mission to the moon

The mission is the first crewed test flight of the Orion spacecraft, as well as testing our capabilities to fly into deep space, to the moon, and back to Earth.

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NASA's Artemis II mission has left Earth's orbit

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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

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How Artemis II could launch humanity into deep space — and a new era of exploration

This afternoon, as part of the Artemis II mission, a 322-foot rocket is set to lift off, sending a crew of Americans and a Canadian on a 10-day journey around the moon and back. No landing this time, but they’ll push farther from Earth than any humans ever have.

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Looking ahead to Artemis II: The second space race

NASA is preparing for Artemis II, which will carry astronauts on a trip around the Moon.

Space boss rep teases plans to transform moon into ‘gas station’ for deep space missions after Artemis II launch

America's long-awaited return to the moon with the Artemis II launch on Wednesday is just a first step towards transforming Earth's neighbor into a gateway for deep space exploration, a key lawmaker has revealed.

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Houston's Johnson Space Center still plays key role in space exploration 5 decades later

It's a carousel of work to get a rocket to space, and with Artemis II's recent moon mission, the Johnson Space Center in Houston is its launchpad.

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Road to space exploration runs through the Rocket City: op-ed

The SLS is the only launch system in the world capable of sending astronauts to the moon in a single launch, and it is developed, built, and tested in North Alabama.

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The Space Race Is Back: NASA Prepares for Liftoff of Deep Space Exploration Crew

Artemis II will test NASA’s crew capabilities in deep space and gather more information that could ultimately help send astronauts to Mars.

What it takes to keep astronauts safe in deep space

The Artemis II mission launches this week as a first step toward returning to the moon and reaching Mars. Materials scientist Debbie Senesky explains the material tech that makes these missions possible.

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NASA, South Korea team up for L4 deep space exploration mission

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Korea AeroSpace Administration have joined hands to expand its joint research on L4 & deep space exploration, and space

Seeking Alpha

Voyager and Max Space to Accelerate Deep-Space Human Exploration

Expandable infrastructure serves as a foundation for long-duration space exploration and commercialization Voyager Technologies and Max Space announced a strategic partnership to advance expandable space habitats. “This technology reflects a fundamental ...

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The moon-bound Artemis II astronauts, enjoying spectacular views of Earth as it recedes behind them, took a break to chat with their families Friday before reviewing plans for closely observing the moon from the unique perspective of the lunar far side Monday.