Science & Space
NASA announced changes to its Artemis lunar program, scaling back some rocket upgrades while adding new test missions before moon landings. The agency will use a standardized version of the Space Launch System and added an Earth-orbit test for lunar landers. Timeline Impact Artemis II remains on track for its
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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of California, returning science experiments and cargo from the International Space Station. The successful mission continues SpaceX's track record of reliable ISS resupply operations under NASA contract. Returning Research Experiments returning to Earth include studies on human health, materials
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SpaceX completed a launch from Cape Canaveral as NASA delayed rollback of the Artemis II rocket stack due to weather and scheduling factors. The Falcon 9 mission continued SpaceX's rapid launch cadence while NASA manages the timeline for its first crewed lunar mission in decades. Coordination Challenges Both
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NASA continues preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in over 50 years. The mission is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center. Four astronauts will fly around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, testing systems for future lunar landings. The crew has been training