Ars Technica·3 days ago·Software Engineering
Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator
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Ars Technica·4 days ago·Software Engineering
Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027
SpaceX and Blue Origin tell NASA their lunar landers will be ready for Artemis III in late 2027.
Ars Technica·4 days ago·Software Engineering
With new patch design, the Crew-13 astronauts clearly aren't superstitious
Houston, we have another "13."
Ars Technica·5 days ago·Software Engineering
Gateway manufacturer finally acknowledges issue, fails to mention "corrosion"
"At this time, further comments would be premature."
Ars Technica·7 days ago·Software Engineering
Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on
"It wasn't a big deal. It just coincided with the fact that Moon was farther away from the Earth."
Ars Technica·9 days ago·Software Engineering
Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch
Spy satellite hardware has been repurposed to scan the Universe in the infrared.
TechCrunch·9 days ago·Software Engineering
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission shows space-to-Earth laser comms can scale
Observable Space and Quantum Opus teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.
Ars Technica·10 days ago·Software Engineering
Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe
FBI suspects foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to government secrets.
Ars Technica·11 days ago·Software Engineering
What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?
NASA is down to a single provider for a critical link in its lunar architecture.
Ars Technica·15 days ago·Software Engineering
Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion
"I've been thinking about reentry for three straight years."
Ars Technica·18 days ago·Software Engineering
NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration
"It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth."
Ars Technica·21 days ago·Software Engineering
The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?
"The work ahead is greater than the work behind us."
Ars Technica·21 days ago·Software Engineering
Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon
"I can't imagine a better crew that just completed a perfect mission right now."
TechCrunch·21 days ago·Software Engineering
NASA Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean in ‘perfect’ landing for Moon mission
The Integrity craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego just after 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time.
TechCrunch·21 days ago·Software Engineering
How to watch NASA’s Artemis II splash back down to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.
Ars Technica·22 days ago·Software Engineering
Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry, but will require redesign
After leaks on Artemis I and II, Orion's next flight to the Moon will need new valves.
Ars Technica·23 days ago·Software Engineering
The gravity of their experience hasn't quite set in for the Artemis II astronauts
"I'm actually getting chills right now just thinking about it. My palms are sweating."
Ars Technica·23 days ago·Big Tech
The Moon is already on Google Maps—did Artemis II really tell us anything new?
"I think the biggest value here is the PR. I mean, it's getting the public excited."
Ars Technica·24 days ago·Software Engineering
With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III
"One of the questions is what the initial orbit will be for Artemis III."
Ars Technica·25 days ago·Software Engineering
Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon
The Moon, the Earth, and the Sun—oh what fun!
Ars Technica·25 days ago·Software Engineering
Astronauts set distance record, revealing the Moon as a place to be explored
"Humans have probably not evolved to see what we’re seeing. It is truly hard to describe. It is amazing."
Ars Technica·26 days ago·Software Engineering
NASA's Moon ship and rocket seem to be working well, so what about the landers?
Lori Glaze: "We have seen real commitment to try and do that... from both Blue and from SpaceX."
Ars Technica·26 days ago·Software Engineering
Why will today's lunar flyby only beam back low-resolution video?
"Don't expect hi-res video."
Ars Technica·27 days ago·Software Engineering
Artemis II is going so well that we're left to talk about frozen urine
"I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature."
Ars Technica·28 days ago·Software Engineering
Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon
Congress will likely reject the White House's NASA cuts, just as it did last year.
Ars Technica·28 days ago·Software Engineering
As Artemis II zooms to the Moon, everything seems to be going swimmingly
The cabin was colder on Thursday, but the crew has been able to adjust the temperature.
Ars Technica·29 days ago·Software Engineering
Four astronauts are now inexorably bound for the Moon
“I don’t think we could be more pleased."
TechCrunch·29 days ago·Software Engineering
Artemis II is NASA’s last moon mission without Silicon Valley
Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.