News Archive / Tagged: Artemis program
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Spacesuit prototype revealed for Artemis 3 Moon landing
Derek RichardsonMarch 15th, 2023When NASA astronauts return to the surface of the Moon in the next several years, they’ll be using a spacesuit built by Axiom Space.
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Orion capsule makes pinpoint splashdown in Pacific Ocean
Derek RichardsonDecember 11th, 2022After more than 25 days in deep space, NASA’s Orion capsule has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing the uncrewed Artemis 1 Moon mission.
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The Orion Crew Module: A conversation with Lockheed Martin’s Mike Hawes
Scott JohnsonDecember 11th, 2022In the lead-up to the first Artemis 1 Space Launch System launch attempt, Spaceflight Insider had the opportunity to speak with a number of people involved in its design, construction, assembly, and flight.
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Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft prepares for its Earth return journey
Derek RichardsonNovember 30th, 2022More than halfway through the Artemis 1 mission, NASA’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft is set to begin its return journey to Earth.
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The Orion Crew Module: A conversation with NASA’s Jason Hutt
Scott JohnsonNovember 21st, 2022In the lead-up to the first Artemis 1 Space Launch System launch attempt, Spaceflight Insider had the opportunity to speak with a number of people involved in its design, construction, assembly, and flight. One of those people is Jason Hutt -- NASA's human-rating, systems engineering, and integration lead for the Orion crew module.
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NASA’s Artemis 1 Space Launch System Moon rocket finally flies!
Theresa CrossNovember 16th, 2022In the dark of night, NASA’s long-delayed Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket finally took to the skies to send an uncrewed Orion spacecraft to the Moon.
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CAPSTONE arrives at the Moon to verify unique orbit
Derek RichardsonNovember 14th, 2022A small CubeSat has entered into a special orbit to verify its characteristics before NASA sends the much larger Lunar Gateway there several years later.
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The European Service Module: A conversation with NASA’s Jim Withrow
Scott JohnsonNovember 12th, 2022During the first Artemis 1 launch attempt, Spaceflight Insider had the opportunity to speak with Jim Withrow, NASA's deputy propulsion functional area manager for the European Service Module.
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Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket weathers Hurricane Nicole
Derek RichardsonNovember 11th, 2022NASA said it is aiming to launch the Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket next week after weathering Hurricane Nicole as it came ashore over south Florida.
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Lunar Gateway HALO module taking shape in Italy
Derek RichardsonOctober 26th, 2022Structural welding is ongoing for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost module for the Lunar Gateway with the docking section ring formed.
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NASA orders three more Orion spacecraft for Artemis missions
Derek RichardsonOctober 21st, 2022As NASA prepares to launch the uncrewed Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft to the Moon, the agency has ordered three additional spacecraft from Lockheed Martin.
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Experience delivers: Moving SLS with the crawler-transporter
Theresa CrossOctober 12th, 2022Meet Bob Myers, one of NASA’s crawler drivers that transport rockets to and from the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39B.
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CAPSTONE spacecraft regains attitude control
Cullen DesforgesOctober 12th, 2022Following a month troubleshooting a spin anomaly, NASA’s CAPSTONE spacecraft has been returned to normal operations as it continues toward the Moon.
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NASA plans Artemis 1 SLS tanking test on Wednesday
Derek RichardsonSeptember 19th, 2022Following repair work on a hydrogen quick disconnect seal for the Artemis 1 SLS rocket, NASA looks to perform a cryogenic loading test on the vehicle.
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UPDATE: Artemis 1 likely not launching until October
Derek RichardsonSeptember 3rd, 2022After hours of troubleshooting a hydrogen leak, NASA called off its second attempt to get the Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket off the ground.
