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Artemis 2 mission unveiled: NASA's lunar odyssey takes shape with historic crew
Artemis 2, NASA's upcoming lunar mission slated for late 2024 or potentially 2025, unveils a groundbreaking chapter in space exploration. A diverse crew prepares meticulously for this milestone journey, emphasizing safety and collaborative efforts reflective of the Artemis Accords. With upgraded systems and international partnerships, Artemis 2 marks a pivotal step toward lunar exploration, showcasing a collective leap for humanity's cosmic ambitions.
Prada to design NASA spacesuits for Artemis III mission; Will luxury customers be allowed to wear them?
The Artemis III mission is significant for several reasons, it will be the first time humans set foot on the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
NASA names woman, Black astronauts to Artemis II crew in lunar first
Christina Koch, 44, an engineer who already holds the record for longest continuous spaceflight by a woman and was part of NASA's first three all-female spacewalks, was named as a mission specialist for the Artemis II lunar flyby expected as early as next year.
Who is Victor Glover? Know about the first Black person to fly to Moon in NASA’s Artemis II mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a significant shift from the Apollo era, when all astronauts were white males, as it includes the first woman and the first black astronaut to journey into lunar orbit.
NASA announces Artemis II crew: See what is special about the astronauts set for lunar journey
NASA recently announced the names of four astronauts, who will be embarking on a mission to orbit the Moon.
NASA's lunar rocket blasts off 50 years after Apollo: All about Artemis mission
The Space Launch System rocket thundered skyward after years of delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns, rising from Kennedy Space Center on 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilogrammes) of thrust and reaching 100 mph (160 kph) in seconds.
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Indian-American among 18 astronauts selected for NASA's manned Moon mission
Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT, and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list. NASA on Wednesday named the 18 astronauts -- half of them women -- who will train for its Artemis moon-landing programme.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth after record mission
Koch, a North Carolina-born engineer who joined NASA's astronaut corps in 2013, set the record for the longest stay in space by a woman. Her mission will provide researchers valuable data on how weightlessness and space radiation affect the female body on long spaceflights.
Christina Koch breaks women's record for longest spaceflight
When she arrives back on Earth in February 2020, the Expedition 61 Flight Engineer will have spent more than 300 days in space. Koch had earlier made history in her stay aboard the orbital laboratory. In October, she was part of the first all-female spacewalk.
Ask Dr D: Astronauts Koch and Meir want to know how to respond to a disgruntled Trump
The effects and dangers of space and weightlessness on a person are the same regardless of gender.
Oops, he did it again: Donald Trump's oh-no moment when talking to astronaut Jessica Meir
US President Donald Trump is hardly known for his impeccable manners.
NASA astronaut to set record for longest spaceflight by a woman
NASA and its ISS partners have set a new schedule and new crew assignments that will include the first flight of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and an extended stay for NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan.
Size matters: NASA's historic all-women spacewalk scrapped due to lack of fitting spacesuits
214 spacewalks have taken place since 1998, all of which had at least one male astronaut.
First person on Mars likely to be a woman: NASA chief
NASA administrator said that women are at the forefront of the US space agency's upcoming plans.
Are you planning to start your own business? 6 must-read books that will certainly help you
These books like 'how to have a good day' & others, are books that give an insight into key lessons needed when stepping in the corporate world.
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