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Core stage of Artemis rocket that will launch astronauts to moon arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: Core stage of Artemis rocket that will launch astronauts to moon arrives at Kennedy Space CenterThe core stage of NASA's Space Launch System for Artemis II completed its journey to Kennedy Space Center Tuesday.
Biden hosts four NASA astronauts, the first crew aiming to fly around the moon in a half-century
Read full article: Biden hosts four NASA astronauts, the first crew aiming to fly around the moon in a half-centuryThe four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon for the first time in 50 years have met with President Joe Biden at the White House.
Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report says
Read full article: Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report saysConcerns about SpaceX’s progress in developing its Starship mega rocket will likely mean that the Artemis III moon landing won’t happen in 2025 as targeted, according to a new report by the Government Accounting Office.
‘We’re fired up:’ NASA officials, astronauts provide update on Artemis II mission
Read full article: ‘We’re fired up:’ NASA officials, astronauts provide update on Artemis II missionNASA officials joined the four-person crew of Artemis II on Tuesday to give an update on mission preparations at Kennedy Space Center.
Brevard tourism office expects record tourism revenue for Artemis II launch
Read full article: Brevard tourism office expects record tourism revenue for Artemis II launchExecutive Director Peter Cranis of the Space Coast Office of Tourism said that by the time Artemis II lifts off in 2024, he hopes the county will be looking at three years of record tourism dollars.
Upgrades to Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B happening for Artemis II mission
Read full article: Upgrades to Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B happening for Artemis II missionJust weeks after the resounding success of the Artemis I mission, NASA is already moving ahead with Artemis II — even though it won't launch until 2024.
‘Not worried:’ Artemis I’s success all but ensures Artemis II mission
Read full article: ‘Not worried:’ Artemis I’s success all but ensures Artemis II missionAs soon as Artemis I ended so perfectly Sunday, gently splashing down in the pacific, the Orion capsule scorched but intact, NASA looked ahead to Artemis II.
NASA delays Artemis launch to resolve fuel leak issues; new date to be decided
Read full article: NASA delays Artemis launch to resolve fuel leak issues; new date to be decidedThe launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket will be delayed past this week’s launch period as teams work to resolve fuel leak issues.
‘We are in the final stretch:’ NASA targeting Artemis rollout for Aug. 18
Read full article: ‘We are in the final stretch:’ NASA targeting Artemis rollout for Aug. 18NASA crews at Kennedy Space Center are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as they ready for the first launch of the Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis I mission.
LISTEN LIVE: NASA officials discuss next Artemis wet dress rehearsal
Read full article: LISTEN LIVE: NASA officials discuss next Artemis wet dress rehearsalNASA now has a date set for its second attempt at a wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis I mission, a crucial test in the space agency's goal to return astronauts to the moon.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft suffers hardware failure that could add months to timeline
Read full article: NASA’s Orion spacecraft suffers hardware failure that could add months to timelineA recently discovered fault in the agency’s Orion capsule has engineers troubleshooting solutions that could impact the timing of its test flight, currently scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center next November. Though the PDU itself still works, what is essentially part of its backup system is out of the picture. The three-week test will see the 16-foot-diameter capsule launch on SLS, orbit the moon for six days, then return for splashdown off the California coast. In its July report, the OIG said continuing to produce Orion capsules for all Artemis missions before certain milestones are complete, like Artemis I, poses serious risks. Last month’s discovery of the PDU issue appears to reinforce their position.
NASA report says it has big economic impact on Florida
Read full article: NASA report says it has big economic impact on FloridaOn Friday, the agency released its first-ever agency wide economic impact report. According to the report, 43 states receive an economic impact of more than $10 million. Of those 43 states, eight have an economic impact of $1 billion or more, reports News 6 partner Florida Today. In Florida, NASA’s economic output was $5.9 billion. “With an investment of just one-half of 1% of the federal budget, NASA generates significant total economic output annually.