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artemis Articles | Developments Today

Artist's impression of the Starship and Blue Moon Human Landing System (HLS) concepts on the lunar surface. Credit: SpaceX/Blue Origin

NASA Plans Artemis III Lander Rehearsal in Earth Orbit

NASA is planning an Earth-orbit Artemis III demonstration before a future crewed lunar landing.
The mission is meant to rehearse rendezvous, docking, and crew transfer between Orion and a commercial moon lander.
SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing the Human Landing System vehicles tied to upcoming Artemis missions.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 19, 2026·via universetoday.com

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NASA pushes astronaut moon rovers toward a 2027 lunar delivery

NASA pushes astronaut moon rovers toward a 2027 lunar delivery

NASA selected Astrolab and Lunar Outpost in May to develop simpler lunar terrain vehicles on a faster schedule.
The agency wants the rovers delivered next year to support Artemis surface operations planned for early 2028.
NASA appears to be trading long-duration survivability for earlier deployment and operational flexibility.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 27, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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NASA maps out Artemis III as a complex Earth-orbit test mission

NASA says Artemis III will stay in Earth orbit rather than attempt a Moon landing.
The mission is planned to test Orion dockings with Blue Origin’s Blue Moon and SpaceX’s Starship.
Artemis IV is framed as the mission that could attempt a lunar surface return if the new sequence succeeds.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Space Technology Mission Directorate, Two mechanical engineers working on the calibration gas system

NASA Opens M-STAR Funding Call to Expand Space Tech Research

NASA opened the M-STAR application window on June 11 and it runs through August 11.
The award supports research tied to the Moon, Mars and deep-space exploration.
NASA says the program will help institutions grow scientific and engineering capabilities.
The initiative is administered by the Office of STEM Engagement and supports the Space Technology Mission Directorate.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 13, 2026·via nasa.gov

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The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). (via nasa.gov)

NASA names Artemis III crew for an orbital systems test before the Moon

NASA named the Artemis III crew for an orbital test mission next year.
The crew will evaluate Orion docking and interoperability with Blue Moon and Starship lander test models.
The mission is designed to support Artemis IV and a planned 2028 return to the lunar south pole.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 13, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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On a transparent background, a robotic arm lifts a bag through a threshold resembling a spacecraft hatch

NASA and PickNik Advance Robotic Intelligence for Lunar Missions and Industry

NASA partners with PickNik to test robotic software for lunar missions.
MoveIt Pro enables robotic arms to open hatches and transfer cargo.
BMW, Lightspeed, and Hivebotics use MoveIt Pro in industry.
NASA's SBIR program funded foundational development.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA's moon suit gets Prada-designed layer to keep astronauts cool

Prada-Designed Cooling Suit to Keep Artemis Astronauts Safe on Moon Walks

Axiom Space and Prada have developed a liquid cooling garment for Artemis moonwalks.
The LCG uses circulating water to regulate astronaut body temperature in extreme lunar conditions.
Prada contributed design and materials expertise for comfort and performance.
The suit is critical for missions to the lunar south pole with temperature swings from -400°F to 130°F.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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A group of 14 students wearing blue polo shirts smile at the camera while holding the first place certificate for winning the NASA RASC-AL challenge.

MIT leads NASA student competition with lunar power concept

MIT won NASA's 2026 RASC-AL competition with the ECLIPSE lunar power concept.
A second MIT team placed second overall with a Mars infrastructure proposal.
NASA says the competition supports Artemis-aligned innovation and workforce development.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 6, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA Pushes Blue Moon Off New Glenn After Blast

NASA Pushes Blue Moon Off New Glenn After Blast

NASA wants Blue Moon landers separated from New Glenn after the May 28 explosion.
The agency says the shift is meant to protect 2027 and 2028 Artemis objectives.
No injuries were reported, but the blast heavily damaged Launch Complex 36.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman (left) announcing its plans to establish a permanent presence on the moon during a press conference at the agency

NASA sketches a phased lunar base plan with scouting missions starting this year

NASA says three uncrewed lunar scouting missions are targeted for this year.
The agency’s moon base program is structured in phases running from now to 2036.
The future base is planned near the lunar south pole.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via newscientist.com

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Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions

NASA taps Blue Origin for first moon base cargo mission

NASA says Blue Origin will fly the first of three uncrewed lunar missions planned for 2026.
The agency described the missions as early steps toward building a moon base.
Blue Origin was selected ahead of SpaceX for the first mission.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via theguardian.com

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NASA commits nearly $1 billion to the first Moon Base support missions

NASA commits nearly $1 billion to the first Moon Base support missions

NASA awarded major contracts for two lunar terrain vehicles and their delivery.
Blue Origin will use Blue Moon Mark 1 to carry the rovers to the Moon.
The first robotic missions are meant to prepare for sustained operations near the lunar south pole.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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Two people practice underwater operations in a Moon like environment. The person on the left is holding an U.S. flag.

NASA’s Artemis Surface Planning Runs Through Jaclyn Kagey

Jaclyn Kagey leads planning for Artemis lunar surface activities.
NASA says Artemis crews will explore the Moon’s South Pole.
Her work includes spacewalk timelines, training, and real-time operations planning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA meatball

NASA’s Agencywide Realignment Puts Mission Delivery and National Space Policy at the Center

NASA says mission directorates will now report directly to the administrator.
The associate administrator will also serve as NASA chief engineer.
The agency tied the realignment to objectives including Artemis, a Moon Base, and a nuclear space reactor.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA meatball

NASA Opens New Call for Creators to Help Tell Its Mission Stories

NASA wants up to 10 creative partners.
The call covers Artemis, nuclear propulsion and aeronautics.
Selected collaborations would use unfunded Space Act Agreements.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Two of the Artemis II CubeSats can be seen in the lower portion of the Orion stage adapter on the right side of the image.

NASA opens the door to more CubeSats on future Artemis missions

NASA is gathering interest for CubeSat launches tied to Artemis III, IV, and V.
The agency expects possible 6U and 12U deployments after Orion separation.
The effort keeps small research and technology payloads connected to major lunar missions.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Isaacman expects Chinese crewed mission around the moon in 2027

NASA’s chief says China could send a crew around the moon in 2027

NASA’s administrator said he expects a Chinese crewed lunar flyby in 2027.
China has not publicly announced such a mission.
The prediction adds urgency to recent Artemis schedule and architecture changes.
A Chinese circumlunar mission would end the U.S. monopoly on human lunar flights.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Before humans can return to the surface of the Moon again, Artemis III needs to be a success (Credit : NASA)

NASA Recasts Artemis III as a High-Stakes Orbital Rehearsal Before the Next Moon Landing

Artemis III is now targeted as a crewed Earth-orbit test in late 2027.
NASA shifted the first planned lunar landing in this sequence to Artemis IV in 2028.
The redesign reflects delays in commercial lunar lander development and a growing focus on multi-spacecraft integration.

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via universetoday.com

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NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans

NASA Recasts Artemis III as an Earth-Orbit Test Mission Ahead of Future Lunar Landing

NASA is defining Artemis III as a crewed Earth-orbit systems test.
The mission will focus on rendezvous and docking between Orion and commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
NASA will use a non-propulsive spacer instead of the interim cryogenic propulsion stage upper stage.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via nasa.gov

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SLS to launch without upper stage for Artemis 3

NASA Recasts Artemis 3 as Low-Earth-Orbit Test Flight Without SLS Upper Stage

NASA says Artemis 3 will launch without the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage.
The 2027 mission is now planned for low Earth orbit rather than a crewed lunar landing attempt.
Orion is expected to rendezvous with lunar lander prototypes from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
Using a spacer on Artemis 3 appears to preserve the final ICPS for Artemis 4.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via spacenews.com

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