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SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight with hopes of achieving first round trip
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft on a mission that aimed for both orbit and return. Unfortunately, the lower-stage Super Heavy booster rocket failed to complete its return flight. Starship's upper-stage vessel reached orbit and deployed 26 satellites into space. This launch marks SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight, contributing to their satellite connectivity business. The company hopes to achieve a fully reusable rocket system for future missions.
SpaceX to attempt first Starship spacecraft recovery on land in 15th flight
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket for the 15th time to test spacecraft recovery. The mission will attempt to catch the spacecraft at the Texas launch site rather than discarding it at sea. Elon Musk envisions regular Starship launches to expand the Starlink satellite network and future AI capabilities. NASA has provided significant funding for the Starship project under the Artemis moon program.
NASA's Artemis II rocket punched 3,100-mile-long holes in Earth's atmosphere, disrupted GPS signals: Study
NASA's Artemis II mission created large disturbances in the ionosphere that disrupted GPS signals across the United States. These disturbances were significantly more intense than those from prior rocket launches, causing potential issues for technologies reliant on precise positioning. Researchers noted that even minor positioning errors could impact autonomous vehicles, which rely on GPS data. The mission set new records for human distance from Earth during a lunar flyby.
NASA adopting Apollo's urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years
NASA plans to return astronauts to the moon with the Artemis III mission set for next summer. Following that, Artemis IV aims to accomplish a historic moon landing by 2028, marking the first since the Apollo missions. Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized the importance of efficiency and a fast-paced approach similar to Apollo's playbook. Docking exercises with SpaceX and Blue Origin's landers will occur before the moon base establishment.
NASA may make a big announcement on Moon mission today. Here's what we know
NASA is preparing for a press conference to share important updates on the Artemis program. The focus will be on the upcoming Artemis III mission and its objectives. Additionally, details regarding future lunar landings under Artemis IV are expected to be unveiled. NASA aims to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028, exploring the lunar south pole for scientific research.
NASA releases 800GB of moon data: What did Artemis II astronauts see around the moon?
NASA has released more than 800GB of Artemis II Moon data, including 11,000-plus images and videos, 8.5 hours of astronaut audio and crew annotations. The release also documents five faint flashes spotted on the Moon as the astronauts observed its surface during their lunar flyby.
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SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Starship delivered 26 advanced Starlink satellites with cheers from onlookers at the launch site. Although the mission was cut short, it demonstrated SpaceX's progress in achieving orbital capabilities. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific Ocean before splashing down near Hawaii, showing careful flight management.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts back home with ‘picture perfect’ re-entry to Earth, but the moon mission is not over yet; here’s why
NASA's Artemis II mission concluded successfully with the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. This marked the first crewed journey around the Moon in over fifty years. The astronauts are in good condition. Scientists will now analyze extensive data from the mission, including radiation and microgravity effects.
What time is splashdown for Artemis II? Here's when NASA astronauts will return to Earth - All about the most dangerous 13 minutes of the mission during fiery Earth reentry
Artemis 2 Live Return: NASA Moon Mission Splashdown Update: NASA Artemis 2 astronauts are returning after historic lunar flyby around the Moon. The Orion spacecraft — named Integrity by its crew — is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on April 10, 2026, at approximately 8:07 p.m. ET. Mission control monitors critical reentry as Artemis 2 prepares intense atmospheric heat shield test. The crew continues deep space operations inside Orion during final hours before landing. Artemis 2 mission marks major step toward future Moon and Mars exploration programs. Engineers prepare parachute deployment and recovery teams for safe Pacific Ocean astronaut retrieval process.
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft after a historic 10-day mission, marking the first crewed lunar voyage in over 50 years. Their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean will conclude a critical test of the spacecraft's heat shield and pave the way for future lunar landings and Mars exploration.
Astronauts to witness rare Total Solar Eclipse on Artemis II today: Will it be visible from Earth
The Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—are poised to reach a historic milestone. During the flyby, they are expected to exceed the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, making them the farthest humans ever to travel from Earth.
Artemis astronauts are halfway to the moon: NASA
The four Artemis astronauts are now halfway to the Moon. Their Orion spacecraft is travelling towards a planned lunar flyby. NASA confirmed the milestone on Friday evening. The spacecraft is over 219,000 kilometres from Earth. This journey marks a significant step in NASA's lunar exploration program. The mission continues its trajectory.
NASA shares video of Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen unpacking 'midday meal' aboard moonbound Orion capsule; check what's on the menu
Artemis astronauts have passed the halfway mark on their journey to the Moon, with the Orion spacecraft now over 219,000 kilometers from Earth. The crew, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, was seen preparing meals and sharing stunning views of Earth as they progress towards their lunar flyby. They are expected to reach their destination on Monday.
Artemis II Orion spacecraft sends back first Earth views from deep space, watch the stunning photos
Nasa has released stunning high-resolution images of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew as they journey around the Moon. Mission commander Reid Wiseman took the "spectacular" photos after a final engine burn placed the spacecraft on its lunar trajectory. These images mark the first time humans have traveled beyond Earth's orbit since 1972.
Artemis II toilet trouble: Astronauts reported malfunction in urine collection system after liftoff
Artemis II toilet: Artemis II astronauts encountered a minor technical issue with the Orion spacecraft's toilet shortly after launch, specifically a jammed fan in the urine collection system. While solid waste collection remains functional, engineers are working to restore full capabilities. This advanced waste management system is a significant upgrade from previous Apollo missions.
Artemis 2 launch marks NASA’s first crewed moon mission in 50 years - here's everything you need to know about the shuttle launch today
Artemis 2 launch to moon: NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched from Florida, marking the first crewed flight of the Artemis program and humanity's return to deep space in over 50 years. The Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, embarked on a roughly 10-day journey around the Moon and back, testing critical systems for future lunar exploration.
How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold
NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon and back, marking the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo. The flight involves Earth orbit checkouts, a translunar injection, a lunar flyby, and a high-speed return to Earth for splashdown. This mission paves the way for future lunar surface landings.
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft to splash down on December 11: All you need to know
Artemis 1 Orion Spacecraft is scheduled to splash down near Guadalupe island in the Pacific Ocean. The live stream of the landing will begin at 11:10 PM IST.
NASA's Orion capsule makes its closest approach to moon
The capsule's lunar flyby, on the return leg of its debut voyage, came a week after Orion reached its farthest point in space, nearly 270,000 miles from Earth while midway through its 25-day mission, the U.S. space agency said on its website.
NASA Artemis 1 Orion conducts last flyby of moon
NASA's space mission Artemis 1 completed its longest burn of the journey and captured pictures of many lunar spots, including that of two Apollo landing sites. With the second most close flyby, the spacecraft will return to the Earth at a speed 26 times more than light.
NASA Orion spacecraft enters lunar orbit: Officials
A little over a week after the spacecraft blasted off from Florida bound for the Moon, flight controllers "successfully performed a burn to insert Orion into a distant retrograde orbit," the US space agency said on its web site.
NASA Moon mission 'exceeding' expectations
The success of this mission will determine the future of the Artemis 2 mission, which will take astronauts around the Moon without landing, then Artemis 3, which will finally mark the return of humans to the lunar surface. Those missions are scheduled to take place in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
NASA's new spacesuit to come with built-in toilet
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Astronauts on NASA's next-generation human spacecraft, Orion, may have the option of avoiding a visit to the toilet during their deep space trip as engineers at the space agency are working on a new spacesuit with a long-term waste-disposal system.
NASA's Orion spacecraft passes key safety test
Washington, June 18 (IANS) NASA said its Orion spacecraft, which will take astronauts to deep space destinations, did well in a key safety test.
NASA's Orion spacecraft passes key safety test
Washington, June 18 (IANS) NASA said its Orion spacecraft, which will take astronauts to deep space destinations, did well in a key safety test.
NASA may put astronauts on deep space test flight
The US space agency is building new deep space capabilities to take humans farther into the solar system than we have ever travelled, and ultimately to Mars.
NASA developing breakfast food bars for deep space mission
Since flights to deep space will not rely on resupply spacecraft to deliver what astronauts need and dispose of trash, the Orion crew will have to take everything they need with them and bring it all back home.
NASA scientists developing tasty bars for deep space breakfast
Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) When astronauts in the Orion spacecraft travel beyond the moon to explore deep space destinations, they may have a number of food bars to select from in a variety of flavours like orange, cranberry or barbeque nut for breakfast.
NASA's most powerful rocket, SLS, to send 13 mini-satellites into space
The first flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) will carry 13 CubeSats to test innovative ideas along with an uncrewed Orion spacecraft.
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