The Artemis II crew performed system checks on the Orion spacecraft after launching from Kennedy Space Center. Astronauts manually tested the spacecraft's handling in preparation for future docking ...
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Artemis II’s first night puts Orion readiness to the test

Artemis II’s initial 24 hours might involve going around the planet in Earth’s orbit. Nonetheless, this is simultaneously an efficient test of the spacecraft’s preparation with onboard systems ...
NASA announces crew and details for Artemis III , a crucial test flight for future moon missions.
I’m hoping that we just stay focused on the launch tomorrow, said NASA test director Jeff Spaulding. This quote captures the essence of the Artemis II mission better than the coincidence of its April ...
NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration. Astronauts will launch aboard Orion and perform unprecedented docking operations ...
Earth and the moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission in April 2026. NASA The Artemis II astronauts have looped around the moon, captured some extraordinary imagery (above ...
NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashes into the Pacific Ocean, as seen in an overhead view. (NASA via YouTube) Four astronauts and their Orion space capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean today, ...