Human Landing System Program

NASA Shares Progress Toward Early Artemis Moon Missions with Crew – NASA

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NASA Shares Progress Toward Early Artemis Moon Missions with Crew – NASA

NASA announced Tuesday updates to its Artemis campaign that will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of all. To safely carry out these missions, agency leaders are adjusting … Read more

NASA Administrator, Leaders to Discuss Artemis Moon Mission Plans – NASA

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NASA Administrator, Leaders to Discuss Artemis Moon Mission Plans – NASA

NASA will hold a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 9, to provide an update on the agency’s lunar exploration plans for the benefit of all under Artemis. Audio of the briefing will stream live on NASA’s website. In addition to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, agency participants will include: NASA Associate Administrator Jim … Read more

NASA Astronauts Test SpaceX Elevator Concept for Artemis Lunar Lander – NASA

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NASA Astronauts Test SpaceX Elevator Concept for Artemis Lunar Lander – NASA

NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug “Wheels” Wheelock participated in a recent test of a sub-scale mockup elevator for SpaceX’s Starship human landing system that will be used for NASA’s Artemis III and IV missions to the Moon. The Starship human landing system will carry two astronauts from the Orion spacecraft in lunar orbit to … Read more