Technicians at Kennedy Space Center connected the Orion crew and service modules on July 30, 2026. The spacecraft will sustain astronauts Randy Bresnik and Andre on their upcoming lunar mission.
Image credit: NASA ScienceNASA is making rapid progress toward the Artemis III crewed demonstration. Team integration timelines for the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket are moving faster than previous Artemis II preparations.
Image credit: NASA ScienceEngineers completed testing on the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, declaring wrenches down on the device. Astronauts will deploy this station on the Moon to gather crucial surface environment data.
Image credit: NASA ScienceNASA delivered the NavCube3-mini payload to Intuitive Machines for integration into Altus-1. This initial relay satellite will provide essential navigation and communication links for future surface rovers and astronauts
Image credit: NASA ScienceNASA partnered with Blue Origin to test the second stage of the New Glenn rocket at Mississippi's Stennis Space Center. Tests will take place on the historic B-2 test stand.
Image credit: NASA ScienceA newly repainted NASA Boeing 737 is undergoing specialized modifications at Armstrong Flight Research Center. The aircraft will serve as a reduced gravity testbed for spaceflight hardware and human research.
Image credit: NASA ScienceCommercial partners like Blue Origin and Firefly are collaborating with NASA to build a resilient Moon Base. Situated near the lunar South Pole, it will support long-term scientific research and operations.
Image credit: NASA ScienceSpace agencies are tracking a spent Falcon 9 stage expected to impact the Moon near Einstein crater. Meanwhile, engineers like Tom Percy refine systems integration for future long-duration Mars missions.
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