- Data from SLS Flight Prepares NASA for Future Artemis Missionsby Rachel Kraft on January 27, 2023 at 8:45 pm
NASA continues to evaluate data and learn more about the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s debut performance during the agency’s Nov. 16 Artemis I launch. Following an initial data assessment and review that determined the SLS rocket met or exceeded all performance expectations, SLS engineers are now taking a closer look at the Moon rocket’s performance to prepare for …
- Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Returns to Kennedy Space Centerby Madison Tuttle on December 30, 2022 at 9:18 pm
After its 1.4-million-mile mission beyond the Moon and back, the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission arrived back at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Dec. 30. The capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 11 and was transported by truck across the country from Naval Base San Diego in California to Kennedy’s Multi …
- Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Departs Naval Base San Diego by Antonia Jaramillo Botero on December 21, 2022 at 8:26 pm
The Artemis I Orion spacecraft is on its way back to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After completing a 25.5-day, 1.4-million-mile journey beyond the Moon and back Dec. 11, the spacecraft was recovered from the Pacific Ocean and transported to U.S. Naval Base San Diego, where engineers prepared the spacecraft for its trek by …
- Artemis I Update: Orion Offloaded from USS Portland in Preparation for Transport to Kennedy Space Centerby Tiffany Fairley on December 14, 2022 at 10:48 pm
Team members with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems program successfully removed the Artemis I Orion spacecraft from the USS Portland Dec. 14, after the ship arrived at U.S. Naval Base San Diego a day earlier. The spacecraft successfully splashed down Dec. 11 in the Pacific Ocean west of Baja California after completing a 1.4 million-mile journey …
- Artemis I Update: Orion Secured Inside USS Portland Ahead of Return to Shore by Antonia Jaramillo Botero on December 11, 2022 at 11:53 pm
The Orion spacecraft has been secured in the well deck of the USS Portland. The ship will soon begin its trip back to U.S. Naval Base San Diego, where engineers will remove Orion from the ship in preparation for transport back to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for post-flight analysis. Upon Orion’s successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean west of Baja California at 9:40 PST/12:40 EST Dec. 11, flight …
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- SpaceX launches Bandwagon-2 rideshare from Vandenbergby Danny Lentz on December 20, 2024 at 10:44 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 21st, SpaceX launched the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission from Space Launch Complex 4E… The post SpaceX launches Bandwagon-2 rideshare from Vandenberg appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- FAA gives Flight 7 the Go Ahead, SpaceX to complete final steps ahead of launchby Ryan Weber on December 19, 2024 at 12:15 am
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX’s Flight 7 of Starship. The news came… The post FAA gives Flight 7 the Go Ahead, SpaceX to complete final steps ahead of launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- Chang Zheng 12, ZhuQue-2E fly maiden missions; Hainan spaceport and mega constellations expandby Martin Smith on December 18, 2024 at 10:21 pm
In late November, two new Chinese rockets took their maiden flights within four days of… The post Chang Zheng 12, ZhuQue-2E fly maiden missions; Hainan spaceport and mega constellations expand appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- Launch Roundup: SpaceX plans for five customer missions; Rocket Lab launch mission for Synspectiveby Haygen Warren on December 16, 2024 at 8:20 pm
The orbital launch manifest for the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 is set… The post Launch Roundup: SpaceX plans for five customer missions; Rocket Lab launch mission for Synspective appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- BepiColombo’s fifth flyby of Mercury reveals planet’s surface in mid-infrared lightby Haygen Warren on December 15, 2024 at 10:26 pm
The European Space Agency’s BepiColombo spacecraft recently performed its fifth flyby of Mercury on Dec.… The post BepiColombo’s fifth flyby of Mercury reveals planet’s surface in mid-infrared light appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- Starship and other launch site preparations in Florida moving into a higher gearby Justin Davenport on December 12, 2024 at 7:35 pm
The long-awaited Starship ramp-up in Florida has begun, with work increasing at Pad 39A on… The post Starship and other launch site preparations in Florida moving into a higher gear appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- New Glenn approaches hot fire ahead of debut launchby Harry Stranger on December 11, 2024 at 7:44 pm
Blue Origin’s heavy-lift New Glenn rocket is just a few milestones from its maiden launch.… The post New Glenn approaches hot fire ahead of debut launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- Ship 33 prepares for engine testing, Booster 14 Completes Static Fireby Ryan Weber on December 10, 2024 at 11:12 pm
Three weeks after Flight 6, SpaceX has static fired Booster 14 and rolled Ship 33… The post Ship 33 prepares for engine testing, Booster 14 Completes Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- Launch Roundup: Kairos stands down second launch attempt, Falcon 9 to launch 03, GPS and NRO missionsby Martin Smith on December 9, 2024 at 9:50 pm
This week, Japanese commercial company Space One stood down two attempts to launch its Kairos… The post Launch Roundup: Kairos stands down second launch attempt, Falcon 9 to launch 03, GPS and NRO missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
- ISS and Expedition 72 crew stay busy with experiments, cargo arrivals, and spacecraft movementsby Justin Davenport on December 6, 2024 at 8:14 pm
The International Space Station and the Expedition 72 crew have transitioned from an eventful summer… The post ISS and Expedition 72 crew stay busy with experiments, cargo arrivals, and spacecraft movements appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.