NASA has cleared its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch, setting up humanity’s first lunar trip in more than 50 years. Artemis II was delayed after fuel leak and helium system issues. Now, incoming administrator Jared Isaacman is overhauling the program and moving the moon landing goal to Artemis IV to target 2028.
Artemis II astronauts are now nearing Earth after a landmark lunar mission described as surreal and profoundly moving. As they prepare for a fiery reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, NASA and the Defense Department are prioritizing one thing: a safe return. The flight also signals a new era of lunar exploration after decades away from the Moon.
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Artemis astronauts have reached the final phase before the lunar loop, marking a critical shift in forces. NASA says the Moon’s gravity is now pulling more strongly on the spacecraft than Earth’s, a tipping point in the trajectory. The agency is set to livestream the mission as the run-up progresses toward the lunar slingshot and next major maneuver.
ISRO has successfully completed the second integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Sriharikota. The test is designed to validate safe recovery of the crew module during re-entry, building on a previous successful trial. By testing parachute performance and splashdown safety, ISRO is tightening key systems ahead of future crewed flight milestones.
Artemis II has wrapped up its nearly 10-day lunar flyby, with four astronauts and their capsule returning safely to Earth. The mission marks the first human voyage near the moon in more than fifty years, culminating in a dramatic fiery re-entry. Recovery teams are assisting the crew as NASA looks ahead to future lunar landings.
NASA’s Artemis II mission sets off with four astronauts for a lunar flyaround beyond the moon, marking a critical step toward a sustained lunar presence. The journey also spotlights groundbreaking representation, featuring the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American to travel to the moon—turning a space milestone into a global moment.
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