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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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After nearly breaking, NASA's Deep Space Network "worked well" on Artemis II

NASA's Deep Space Network Passes Artemis II Test After Nearly Breaking During Artemis I

NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) was overwhelmed during Artemis I in 2022, causing delays for science missions.
For Artemis II, the DSN implemented new coordination and scheduling processes.
Artemis II was shorter (9 days vs 25) and carried fewer CubeSats, reducing demand.
The DSN performed well, receiving positive feedback from NASA's science division.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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La tripulación de Artemis III posa para una foto oficial en sus trajes espaciales naranjas (de izquierda a derecha: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik y Frank Rubio).

NASA Advances Artemis III Mission to 2027, Announces Crew for Critical Earth Orbit Tests

NASA announced Artemis III crew: Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio (mission specialists); Bob Hines as alternate.
Artemis III is a 2027 Earth orbit test mission to validate Orion docking with commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
Mission is critical for Artemis IV, the first crewed lunar South Pole landing planned for 2028.
Crew will train on Orion systems and collaborate on lander development.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA to Reveal Artemis 3 Crew and Mission Confidence Update

NASA to Reveal Artemis 3 Crew and Mission Confidence Update

NASA will unveil the four Artemis 3 astronauts on Tuesday at Johnson Space Center.
The mission will be a low Earth orbit rendezvous between Orion and HLS landers.
One of the two landers (Blue Moon Mk.2 or Starship) will be selected for the first lunar landing on Artemis 4.
Propellant transfer, a critical technology, will not be demonstrated on Artemis 3.

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

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Artemis II image shows Earth lit by moonlight from deep space

An Artemis II astronaut photographed Earth after Orion’s translunar injection burn.
The visible hemisphere appears bright but is lit by moonlight, not sunlight.
Auroras, zodiacal light and Venus are visible in the frame.
City lights can be seen across parts of Europe, Africa and Brazil.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 4, 2026·via science.nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via nasa.gov

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

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

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

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via nasa.gov

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

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via livescience.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via spacenews.com

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NASA Sets June 9 Reveal for Artemis III Crew and Mission Update

NASA has scheduled an Artemis III crew announcement for June 9.
The event will include a mission progress update.
Artemis III is meant to test docking between Orion and commercial lunar landing systems.
NASA positions the mission as a bridge to future lunar surface operations.

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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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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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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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The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details

New Artemis II Image Sequence Adds Lightning, Aurora and a Satellite Mystery to NASA’s ‘Hello, World’ View

NASA released more than 12,000 Artemis II images through its photo archive.
Andy Saunders animated 17 stills from the mission’s ‘Hello, world’ sequence.
The processed sequence reveals lightning, aurora and apparent satellites, though some details may be optical effects.

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I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte

NASA’s Artemis II Exercise Device Shows How Small Hardware Solves Big Deep-Space Problems

NASA profiled the compact flywheel exercise device used by the Artemis II crew.
The system provides up to 500 pounds of resistance without drawing electrical power from Orion.
Crew members used the device for roughly 30 minutes per day during the approximately 10-day mission.
NASA says it is now developing more reusable versions for future Artemis flights.

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I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni

Artemis II Pushes Laser Communications Into Operational Deep-Space Use

NASA says Artemis II was the first crewed deep-space mission to use laser communications.
The Orion optical terminal transferred more than 450 GB of data during the roughly 10-day mission.
NASA framed the result as evidence that optical links have moved beyond demonstration into operations.

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A glowing orange night sky is full of stars overlooking a winter landscape with a large tree in the left of the image

Why Some Constellations Appear Only Part of the Year

The story examines why some constellations are seasonal rather than year-round.
Orion is presented as a winter constellation in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Polaris is cited as an example of a star that remains a steady reference point.

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NASA shares iPhone video capturing Earthshine from Orion during Artemis II - 9to5Mac

NASA Shares iPhone Video of Earthshine Inside Orion During Artemis II

NASA shared iPhone footage from Orion during Artemis II.
The video captured Earthshine inside the cabin.
The footage was recorded on the mission’s second day.

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NASA on Track for Future Missions with Initial Artemis II Assessments (via nasa.gov)

NASA Begins Post-Flight Assessments After Artemis II Splashdown

Artemis II successfully splashed down on Earth, according to the supplied source text.
NASA engineers have begun detailed post-flight data analysis.
The assessment includes key systems and subsystems on Orion and SLS.
The review is intended to inform future Artemis missions.

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What Discoveries Might Be Hiding in the Artemis 2 Images and Data?

Artemis 2’s Next Phase Begins as Scientists Turn Mission Data Into Lunar and Human-Health Insights

Artemis 2 has entered its post-flight data-analysis phase one week after returning to Earth.
Researchers are studying astronaut-derived bone marrow tissue chips flown on the mission.
The mission also expands NASA’s standardized effort to measure how humans adapt to deep space.

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NASA astronaut Christina Koch hugs the Orion spacecraft with her face toward the camera. She is wearing a bright blue jumpsuit. Orion is a rounded cone shaped spacecraft. Its exterior is a sooty black. There are several large orange balloons attached to its top. Orion looks about twice Koch's height.

Artemis II Splashdown Marks a Key Test Before NASA’s Return to the Moon

Artemis II splashed down off the California coast and the crew returned to Houston.
NASA says lessons from the test flight will inform lunar surface missions and future Mars planning.
The recovery operation involved NASA and U.S. military teams working together in open water.

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Artemis II Crew Returns With Historic Moon Mission Complete, NASA Sets Postflight Briefing

The Artemis II crew returned to Earth on April 10 after a nearly 10-day lunar mission.
NASA says the mission met its main objectives, including life-support testing and manual piloting.
The astronauts will hold a postflight news conference on April 16 in Houston.

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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Returns After a Record-Setting Lunar Flyby

Artemis II splashed down on April 10, 2026 after a nearly 10-day mission.
NASA says the crew reached 252,756 miles from Earth, a new record for human distance from home.
The mission was the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years.
NASA says attention now turns to assembling Artemis III.

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Orion splashes down to successfully end Artemis 2 mission

Artemis 2 Ends With Orion Splashdown, Closing a Historic Human Return Beyond Earth Orbit

Orion splashed down at 8:07 p.m. Eastern on April 10, ending Artemis 2.
NASA said all four astronauts were in good condition after landing.
The reentry sequence included a planned communications blackout and successful parachute deployment.
The return was closely watched because of heat shield erosion issues identified after Artemis 1.

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