Artemis Program - Space Axiom

NASA Cancels $450 Million VIPER Rover Mission to the Moon

The VIPER project, initially estimated to cost around $450 million, was set to launch in late 2023 but faced several postponements, eventually pushing the launch date to fall 2025.

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NASA and Japan Join Forces to Develop Advanced Lunar Rover for Artemis Missions

This cutting-edge rover, designed by JAXA, will be a fully pressurized vehicle allowing astronauts to live and travel across the lunar surface for up to 30 days.

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NASA Picks Three Companies to Develop Moon Rovers for Its Artemis Missions

The chosen companies are tasked with creating vehicles that will enable astronauts to traverse the moon's rugged southern polar region, an area of particular scientific interest due to its potential water ice reserves.

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SpaceX's Starship Achieves New Heights in Third Test Flight, Yet Encounters Reentry Challenge

The Starship lost communication and was subsequently declared lost by SpaceX, hinting at possible damage or disintegration caused by the intense reentry conditions.

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Odysseus Lunar Module Signs Off with a Farewell Snapshot from the Moon

The snapshot, showcasing Earth's tiny crescent against the lunar horizon, symbolizes the fragile yet profound connection between our world and the vast universe.

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Moon Mission Odysseus Ends Prematurely Due to Human Error

The mission, intended to explore the lunar surface near the Malapert-A crater in the southern polar region, encountered critical issues upon touchdown, resulting in the spacecraft tilting sideways and disrupting its operations.

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Private Spacecraft Odysseus Successfully Lands on Moon, Marking Historic Achievement

Developed by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, Odysseus touched down near the moon's south pole, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 9 Rocket Carrying Private Lander to the Moon

The rocket, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, embarked on its journey with the primary objective of delivering the Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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NASA and SpaceX to Launch a Private Lunar Lander in February

NASA's contribution to the mission includes a range of scientific instruments aimed at studying plume-surface interactions, space weather, lunar surface characteristics, radio astronomy, and precision landing technologies.

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NASA Invites Public to Send Their Names to the Moon Aboard Its VIPER Rover

"Send Your Name with VIPER" is an opportunity for space enthusiasts to be part of a historic lunar exploration mission and contribute to the understanding of the moon's resources and environment.

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Axiom Space Unveils Advanced Lunar Spacesuit for Artemis Missions

Since its initial concept presentation in March 2023, the AxMEU spacesuit has undergone substantial enhancements. Notably, it now boasts enhanced mobility along with integrated tools for scientific research.

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NASA Delays Moon Missions by One Year Due to Safety Concerns

These delays are attributed to safety concerns related to the Orion crew capsule and technical challenges, prompting NASA to ensure the safety of its astronauts.

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NASA Releases Thrilling Footage of Orion's High-Speed Earth Re-Entry

This mission, lasting 25 days, included six days in lunar orbit, pushing Orion's distance from Earth to an impressive 434,500 kilometers (270,000 miles) – a record-breaking feat for a human-designed spacecraft.

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Australia's Moon Odyssey: The Lunar Rover Set for 2026 and its Unique Naming Journey

The joint venture not only amplifies the growing importance of international collaboration in space exploration but also signifies Australia's burgeoning aspirations in the space sector.

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Australia to Send Its Moon Rover on NASA's Artemis Mission in 2026

Australia's lunar rover is tasked with collecting lunar regolith, also known as lunar soil. NASA will subsequently attempt to extract oxygen from the lunar samples, marking a crucial step toward establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon.

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NASA, Forest Service to Share Moon Tree Seedlings, Promote STEM

NASA and the USDA Forest Service will distribute Artemis Moon Tree seedlings of five different species to create new ways for communities on Earth to connect with humanity’s exploration of space for the benefit of all.

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NASA Shared New Stunning Photos of the Moon's South Pole

The images were taken by a highly sensitive optical ShadowCam camera carried around the Moon by the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), which launched in August 2022 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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NASA and Axiom Space Unveil a New Spacesuit for Artemis Moon Landing

Previously, NASA has selected Axiom Space as a company to develop and produce a next-generation spacesuit for the upcoming Artemis Lunar Program and future missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA's Orion Spacecraft Successfully Returns to Earth after Lunar Mission

Successful completion of the mission paves the way for the second stage of a human return to the Moon, the Artemis 2 mission, when a crew of astronauts will orbit the Moon in the Orion capsule. The third stage is the landing of people on a satellite of the Earth.

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NASA Has Finally Launched Its Artemis 1 Moon Mission on Its Most Powerful Rocket

The Artemis 1 test mission successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral on the morning of November 16. The SLS rocket successfully launched the Orion spacecraft and an additional payload into space.

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NASA Selects Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to Develop Next-Gen Spacesuits

NASA has selected two companies – Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace – that will develop and produce next-generation spacesuits for the upcoming Artemis Lunar Program and future missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA Postponed Astronaut Moon Landing to 2025

One of the reasons for the delay is the lack of funding. NASA initially planned to land astronauts on the Moon in 2024. However, NASA Administrator Nelson noted that Congress had not allocated enough money to develop a lunar lander.

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NASA Is Seeking Spacesuit Proposals From the Private Sector

It was originally planned that the new spacesuits would be ready for test flights to the International Space Station (ISS) no later than March 31, 2023, and by the beginning of the Artemis 3 program.

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NASA Postponed Flight to the Moon Due to Spacesuit Issues

Due to funding reduction and technical difficulties, the space agency will not have enough time to develop spacesuits for astronauts by 2024. It is now predicted that the suits will not be ready until April 2025 at the earliest.

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NASA Suspends $2.9 Billion Lunar Contract With SpaceX

Initially, NASA was expected to select two of the three companies. Blue Origin and Dynetics have filed protests with the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO).