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NASA announces Artemis 2 moon mission backup astronaut — Andre Douglas will support 2025 lunar liftoff
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronaut Andre Douglas has been named the backup astronaut for three astronauts on NASA's round-the-moon mission. Douglas was certified for liftoff earlier this year.
The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)
By Charles Bolden, Stuart Holliday published
The space race of the 20th century, characterized by rivalry and high barriers to entry, has transformed, opening up unparalleled opportunities for collaboration.
Canada begins work on new Canadarm3 robotic arm for upcoming Gateway lunar outpost
By Elizabeth Howell published
MDA Space's Canadarm3 should be ready for the NASA Gateway space station at the moon in 5 years with a new design and testing contract from the Canadian Space Agency.
'ESA Space Bricks' landing at Lego Stores could help build real Artemis moon base
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Scientists found the building bricks for moon bases in the toy store, and you can see them there, too. ESA researchers discovered more than inspiration from Lego while working on Artemis structures.
Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts
By Lulu Zhao published
Cosmic rays from distant stars and galaxies and solar energetic particles from the Sun bombard the moon's surface, and exposure to these particles can pose a risk to human health.
'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.
From tails to (umbilical) arms, the hidden details in Lego's new Artemis SLS rocket
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
What do two dinosaur tails, four beehives and 88 faucets have to do with a rocket designed to fly astronauts to the moon? They are hidden details in the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System.
NASA astronauts practice 'moonwalking' in the Arizona desert (photos)
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA astronauts headed to Arizona desert to rehearse moonwalks and test technology for the Artemis mission.
Lithuania becomes 40th nation to sign Artemis Accords for moon exploration
By Mike Wall published
Lithuania signed the Artemis Accords on Wednesday (May 15), bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration pact to 40.
NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's inspector general writes that the Artemis 1 test flight of the Orion spacecraft revealed anomalies that "pose significant risks to the safety of the crew."
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