News Archive / Tagged: Orion
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NASA receives new ‘Astrovans’ for Artemis missions
Derek RichardsonJuly 12th, 2023A fleet of three all-electric vehicles was delivered to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to serve as the final terrestrial transportation for Artemis astronauts before boarding the Orion spacecraft to fly to the Moon.
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Orion heat shield for Artemis 2 has been installed
Derek RichardsonJune 28th, 2023With some 18 months until the crewed Artemis 2 mission, teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida have completed the installation of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield.
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Turning up to 11: Orion service module completes acoustic tests
Derek RichardsonMay 15th, 2023Orion's European Service Module for the crewed Artemis 2 mission to the Moon has completed acoustic testing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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NASA, Canada assign astronauts to Artemis 2 Moon mission
Derek RichardsonApril 3rd, 2023The Artemis 2 astronauts were announced in Houston, marking the first time in the 21st century a human crew has been assigned to fly a mission to the Moon.
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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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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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Ready to roll: Artemis 1 set to return to pad for launch
Theresa CrossNovember 3rd, 2022After more than two months, NASA is poised to try again to fly the massive Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket on its debut mission.
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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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NASA targets Tuesday to fly Artemis 1, despite weather outlook
Derek RichardsonSeptember 23rd, 2022While keeping an eye on the weather, NASA has opted to proceed with a Sept. 27 launch attempt for Artemis 1 following the completion of a tanking test.
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NASA calls off first attempt at launching its mega Moon rocket
Derek RichardsonAugust 29th, 2022The first attempt at flying NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket was called off because of a problem with one of the core stage’s engines.
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NASA’s Artemis 1 mega Moon rocket to launch next week
Derek RichardsonAugust 26th, 2022Artemis 1, the first combined flight of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, is set to occur next week to begin a trip to the Moon and back.
