Who is Artemis? NASA’s latest mission to the Moon is named after an ancient lunar goddess turned feminist icon
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is Artemis? NASA’s latest mission to the Moon is named after an ancient lunar goddess turned feminist icon

The Hindu  

Artemis I will send a rocket without a crew on a monthlong journey around the Moon. In addition, the Artemis I mission will carry two mannequins designed to study the effects of radiation on women’s bodies so that NASA can learn how to protect female astronauts better. Female astronauts are currently less likely to be selected for missions than men because their bodies tend to hit NASA’s maximum acceptable threshold of radiation earlier. As a scholar of Greek mythology, I find the name of the mission quite evocative: The Greeks and Romans associated Artemis with the Moon, and she has also become a modern-day feminist icon. For example, in a poem titled “Artemis,” author Allison Eir Jenks writes: “I’m no longer your god-mother … your chef, your bus-stop, your therapist, your junk-drawer,” emphasising women’s freedom and autonomy.

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NASA's lunar mission timeline shifts: Artemis 2 delayed to 2026, Artemis 3 to mid-2027
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA's lunar mission timeline shifts: Artemis 2 delayed to 2026, Artemis 3 to mid-2027

India TV News  

NASA has updated its plans for the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The Artemis 2 mission, which will send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon, has been delayed from September 2025 to April 2026. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized that these adjustments are critical for ensuring crew safety and mission readiness as space …

NASA delays Moon missions: Artemis II pushed to April 2026, Artemis III to mid-2027. Check details here
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA delays Moon missions: Artemis II pushed to April 2026, Artemis III to mid-2027. Check details here

Live Mint  

NASA delays Moon missions: The United States' national space agency, NASA, on December 5 said that it is officially delaying its Artemis Moon mission programmes. As per the details, NASA said the Artemis programme faced a setback, pushing the Artemis II crewed test flight back to April 2026 and the Artemis III mission to mid-2027. ‘Most Daring International Endeavour Humanity …

NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States is delaying its planned return to the Moon from 2026 to "mid-2027," citing heat shield issues and other problems plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday.The announcement comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January and could significantly reshape the direction of the US space agency.Artemis, named after Apollo's twin sister in …

Nasa's Moon mission to go where no man has gone for half a century is delayed by another year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasa's Moon mission to go where no man has gone for half a century is delayed by another year

Daily Mail  

NASA’s mission to boldly go where no man has gone for half a century was delayed by another year last night. More than half a century after the last moon landing, by Apollo 17 in December 1972, a separate mission to send astronauts around the moon – but not touch down – that was due to blast off in September, …

Nasa says Artemis mission to Moon will be majorly delayed as it reveals details of spacecraft problem
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasa says Artemis mission to Moon will be majorly delayed as it reveals details of spacecraft problem

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa says its Artemis mission to put astronauts back on the Moon will …

NASA announces further delays Artemis moon missions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA announces further delays Artemis moon missions

Hindustan Times  

NASA chief Bill Nelson announced on Thursday new delays in the U.S. space agency's Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972, pushing back the next two planned missions including the planned lunar landing. Nelson told a news conference that the next Artemis mission, sending astronauts around the moon and back, has slipped to …

One giant step BACKWARDS: NASA delays its eagerly anticipated return to the moon due to 'safety concerns' - with the crew now not landing on the lunar surface until 2026
1 year, 2 months ago

One giant step BACKWARDS: NASA delays its eagerly anticipated return to the moon due to 'safety concerns' - with the crew now not landing on the lunar surface until 2026

Daily Mail  

Artemis II will send astronauts around the moon while Artemis III will land on it It was expected to be the biggest space trip of 2024, marking NASA's first manned trip to the moon for over 40 years. Artemis II will send four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back home, while Artemis III will actually land humans …

NASA's first human landing mission to Moon in 50 years delayed till 2026
1 year, 2 months ago

NASA's first human landing mission to Moon in 50 years delayed till 2026

India TV News  

NASA's first human landing mission to Moon in 50 years delayed till 2026 In its Artemis II mission, NASA had planned to send the four astronauts, which also include the first African American assigned to a lunar mission, aboard the Orion capsule in late 2024. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced the latest round of delays in astronaut missions …

US delays mission to land humans on the moon until 2026. Here's why
1 year, 2 months ago

US delays mission to land humans on the moon until 2026. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

NASA Artemis mission: NASA is delaying by about a year its long-awaited mission to land American astronauts on the moon, as the agency and its commercial partners grapple with mounting technical challenges associated with its Artemis program. Pushing off the mission to September 2026 shows how the agency is struggling to meet ambitious deadlines and navigate the complications that come …

2024 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from NASA's great return to the moon to Blue Origin's all-female trip into orbit
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from NASA's great return to the moon to Blue Origin's all-female trip into orbit

Daily Mail  

AD MORE: All you need to know about NASA's trip around the moon and back 2023 shaped up to be an amazing year for space missions, from NASA's return of fragments of a faraway asteroid to India landing on the moon's south pole. Here's a look at the big space launches of 2024, from NASA's return to the moon to …

NASA Artemis mission: US announces plan to land international astronaut on the moon
1 year, 3 months ago

NASA Artemis mission: US announces plan to land international astronaut on the moon

CNN  

Sign up for CNNŌĆÖs Wonder Theory science newsletter.┬ĀExplore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that an international astronaut will be landing on the surface of the moon as part of NASAŌĆÖs Artemis program. While the United States had previously committed to flying international astronauts around the moon …

Nasa announces four astronauts who will fly to the Moon in Artemis 2 mission
1 year, 11 months ago

Nasa announces four astronauts who will fly to the Moon in Artemis 2 mission

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa has announced the first four astronauts who will head back to the …

Explained: Nasa announces crew for Artemis 2 mission
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Nasa announces crew for Artemis 2 mission

Live Mint  

On 3 April, US space agency Nasa and the Canadian Space Agency announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon as part of the Artemis II mission, which is expected to launch sometime next year. Christina Koch, 44, an engineer who already holds the record for longest continuous spaceflight by a woman and was part of NASA's first …

NASA announces four-member crew for lunar mission Artemis II
1 year, 11 months ago

NASA announces four-member crew for lunar mission Artemis II

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Monday introduced the four astronauts, who will be a part of the lunar mission, Artemis II, next year. NASA has named the first woman, who is also one the world's most experienced spacewalkers and the first African American ever assigned as an astronaut, making the lunar mission quite special, CNN reported. Glover, …

Lunar Mission Artemis II: NASA's 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men
1 year, 11 months ago

Lunar Mission Artemis II: NASA's 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men

India TV News  

Lunar Mission Artemis II: National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Monday introduced four astronauts for its lunar mission Artemis II who will fly to the moon by the end of next year. They will fly around the moon “This is humanity's crew,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. The four astronauts will be the first to fly NASA's Orion capsule, launching …

Nasa selects first woman, first Black astronauts for Artemis II lunar flyby
1 year, 11 months ago

Nasa selects first woman, first Black astronauts for Artemis II lunar flyby

Hindustan Times  

NASA on Monday named the first woman and the first African American ever assigned as astronauts to a lunar mission, introducing them as part of the four-member team chosen to fly as early as next year on what would be the first crewed voyage around the moon in more than 50 years. Glover, who was part of the second crewed …

NASA reveals Artemis II crew for its first moon mission in 50 YEARS
1 year, 11 months ago

NASA reveals Artemis II crew for its first moon mission in 50 YEARS

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

NASA to reveal crew for 2024 flight around the Moon
1 year, 11 months ago

NASA to reveal crew for 2024 flight around the Moon

The Hindu  

NASA is to reveal the names on Monday of the astronauts -- three Americans and a Canadian -- who will fly around the Moon next year, a prelude to returning humans to the lunar surface for the first time in a half-century. NASA administrator Bill Nelson said this week at a "What's Next Summit" hosted by Axios that he expected …

NASA unveils new Artemis III spacesuit that will be worn by the first woman to land on moon
2 years ago

NASA unveils new Artemis III spacesuit that will be worn by the first woman to land on moon

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

NASA will announce its first moon crew in 50 years for Artemis II on April 3
2 years ago

NASA will announce its first moon crew in 50 years for Artemis II on April 3

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

Nasa is preparing for the first woman to walk on the Moon – it’s been a long time coming
2 years, 3 months ago

Nasa is preparing for the first woman to walk on the Moon – it’s been a long time coming

The Independent  

The United States is returning to the moon. The women on the Artemis Team all hold advanced degrees in Stem fields and include shuttle astronauts, commercial crew commanders and decorated military pilots.” open image in gallery On 5 October 2022 Nicole Aunapu Mann became the first Native American woman in space It is fair to say that despite its achievements …

Artemis: How Nasa astronauts will go to the Moon after spacecraft splashes down to Earth
2 years, 3 months ago

Artemis: How Nasa astronauts will go to the Moon after spacecraft splashes down to Earth

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The arrival of that Orion capsule marked the successful end of a successful test flight for the …

NASA's Artemis I returns from the moon with hopes to get astronauts back there soon
2 years, 3 months ago

NASA's Artemis I returns from the moon with hopes to get astronauts back there soon

NPR  

NASA's Artemis I returns from the moon with hopes to get astronauts back there soon Enlarge this image toggle caption Caroline Brehman/Pool/Getty Images Caroline Brehman/Pool/Getty Images NASA's new multibillion-dollar spacecraft successfully returned from the moon Sunday, taking the agency one step closer to getting U.S. astronauts back on the moon by 2025. Robert D. Cabana, NASA's associate administrator, said aside …

Nasa Artemis rocket launches into space, as humanity begins journey back to the Moon
2 years, 4 months ago

Nasa Artemis rocket launches into space, as humanity begins journey back to the Moon

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa successfully launched its Artemis rocket on Wednesday, heralding a new era of …

Take three: Nasa to re-attempt launching Artemis-1 mission to Moon on Nov 14
2 years, 5 months ago

Take three: Nasa to re-attempt launching Artemis-1 mission to Moon on Nov 14

India Today  

Weeks after it was rolled back into the hanger, Nasa is set to go for the third attempt to launch the Artemis-1 rocket to the Moon on November 14. The Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft could litf off during a 69-minute launch window next month. "Inspections and analyses over the previous week have confirmed minimal work is …

Artemis: The return to the Moon that will set new space records
2 years, 6 months ago

Artemis: The return to the Moon that will set new space records

BBC  

Artemis: The return to the Moon that will set new space records Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Artemis space programme is preparing to return humanity to the lunar surface and beyond. "We're going to take the first human vehicle further than any human vehicle has gone before," says Jim Free, Nasa's Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development. Orion – Nasa's new …

NASA delays the Artemis 1 moon mission for a third time as a tropical storm approaches
2 years, 6 months ago

NASA delays the Artemis 1 moon mission for a third time as a tropical storm approaches

NPR  

NASA delays the Artemis 1 moon mission for a third time as a tropical storm approaches Enlarge this image toggle caption Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images The Artemis 1 moon mission has been delayed, not once, not twice, but now three times. The launch was scheduled for Tuesday, but NASA announced on Saturday …

NASA's Moon Mission Artemis 1 Pushed Back Again, Launch Attempt Now Expected on Sept 27
2 years, 6 months ago

NASA's Moon Mission Artemis 1 Pushed Back Again, Launch Attempt Now Expected on Sept 27

News 18  

NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, the agency said in a blog post Monday. The date would depend on engineering teams successfully carrying out a test to fuel up the Space Launch System rocket, and receive a waiver to avoid retesting batteries on an emergency …

NASA postpones rocket launch to Moon after fuel leak
2 years, 6 months ago

NASA postpones rocket launch to Moon after fuel leak

Deccan Chronicle  

Kennedy Space Center, United States: NASA on Saturday scrapped a second attempt to get its new 30-story rocket off the ground and send its uncrewed test capsule toward the Moon after engineers detected a fuel leak. The initial launch attempt on Monday was also halted after engineers detected a fuel leak and a sensor showed that one of the rocket's …

Artemis 1: Nasa’s moon mission explained
2 years, 6 months ago

Artemis 1: Nasa’s moon mission explained

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center on the Florida coast may soon see its first …

Who is Artemis? The lunar goddess who serves as inspiration for NASA's moon mission
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is Artemis? The lunar goddess who serves as inspiration for NASA's moon mission

Firstpost  

NASA has a long history of naming its missions after mythological figures. Starting in the 1950s, many rockets and launch systems were named after Greek sky deities, like Atlas and Saturn, whose Greek name is Cronos Artemis I will send a rocket without a crew on a month-long journey around the Moon. In addition, the Artemis I mission will carry …

Why is Nasa’s latest Moon mission named Artemis?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why is Nasa’s latest Moon mission named Artemis?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The North American Space Agency has rescheduled the maiden rocket launch of its …

Artemis I: NASA’s latest mission to the Moon is named after an ancient lunar goddess-turned feminist
2 years, 6 months ago

Artemis I: NASA’s latest mission to the Moon is named after an ancient lunar goddess-turned feminist

India TV News  

Artemis I: NASA’s latest mission to the Moon is named after an ancient lunar goddess-turned feminist Studies showed that female astronauts are less likely to be selected for space missions than men. Highlights The aim of mannequins is designed to study the effects of radiation on women's bodies Artemis was the daughter of Zeus, the chief god of the Olympians …

To the Moon! Why NASA's Artemis mission is the dawn of a new space age
2 years, 6 months ago

To the Moon! Why NASA's Artemis mission is the dawn of a new space age

Firstpost  

The Artemis programme’s aim is to establish a lasting human presence on the Moon with an orbiting space station known as Gateway and a base on the surface. That’s the plan NASA has charted with its most powerful rocket to date set to launch on Monday – fifty years after the last Apollo mission. While Aldrin isn’t attending the launch, …

With Artemis 1, Nasa shoots for the Moon, on its way to Mars
2 years, 6 months ago

With Artemis 1, Nasa shoots for the Moon, on its way to Mars

Live Mint  

NASA's most powerful rocket yet is set to blast off Monday on the maiden voyage of a mission to take humans back to the Moon, and eventually to Mars. Fifty years after the last Apollo mission, the space program called Artemis is to get under way with the blast off of the uncrewed 322-foot Space Launch System rocket at 8:33 …

Artemis 1 mission to launch as humans seek return to moon
2 years, 6 months ago

Artemis 1 mission to launch as humans seek return to moon

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Artemis 1 mission will see the first launch of the new 322ft tall Space …

Artemis 1 mission: NASA calls off today's launch of new moon rocket after fuel leaks
2 years, 6 months ago

Artemis 1 mission: NASA calls off today's launch of new moon rocket after fuel leaks

India TV News  

Highlights Alternative dates for launch of the Artemis1 mission are Sep 2, Sep 5 Reports also said that fuel leaks have forced NASA to scrub the launch NASA hopes to send four astronauts around the moon in 2024 NASA Artemis 1 mission: NASA has called off the Monday launch of giant Moon rocket. It was scheduled to launch in a …

What is NASA’s Artemis moon mission and when will it launch?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is NASA’s Artemis moon mission and when will it launch?

Al Jazeera  

Artemis I is the first stage of NASA’s new lunar exploration programme, which aims ultimately to establish a long-term presence on the moon’s surface. Artemis I is the first stage of NASA’s new lunar exploration programme, which has the ultimate goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon’s surface. The first launch attempt, scheduled for August 29, was cancelled …

Nasa unveils plans to send astronauts beyond Mars ahead of Artemis I mission to moon
2 years, 6 months ago

Nasa unveils plans to send astronauts beyond Mars ahead of Artemis I mission to moon

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa hopes …

NASA’s Moon mission: All you need to know
2 years, 7 months ago

NASA’s Moon mission: All you need to know

Live Mint  

The Artemis programme is NASA's strategy to send people back to the Moon as a first step toward a future trip to Mars. Artemis 2 The crewed Artemis 2 mission, scheduled for 2024, will orbit the Moon without making a surface landing, just like Apollo 8 did. Artemis 3 Since Apollo 17 in December 1972, the Artemis 3 mission will …

Nasa set for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission
2 years, 7 months ago

Nasa set for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Artemis 1 mission will see the first launch of the new 322ft tall Space Launch System …

Nasa officials outline 29 August Artemis I Moon mission
2 years, 7 months ago

Nasa officials outline 29 August Artemis I Moon mission

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Now, as we embark on the first Artemis test flight, we recall this agency’s storied past, but …

NASA selects three 'placeholder' dates for its Artemis 1 mission
2 years, 8 months ago

NASA selects three 'placeholder' dates for its Artemis 1 mission

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

How is NASA sending people to the moon?
2 years, 11 months ago

How is NASA sending people to the moon?

The Hindu  

NASA is gearing up for its next big leap. This includes the first woman and person of colour to set foot on the moon through the Artemis programme The learnings from the Artemis programme will be utilised to send the first astronauts to Mars. The Artemis programme is divided into three mission - Artemis I, II III and beyond. Artemis …

The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission
3 years ago

The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission

The Hindu  

The story so far: On March 17, theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launchpad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule of the mission were hurled out to the launchpad by NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 vehicle. With the Artemis programme, NASA …

NASA says it can't put the first person of color on the moon until at least 2025
3 years, 4 months ago

NASA says it can't put the first person of color on the moon until at least 2025

NPR  

NASA says it can't put the first person of color on the moon until at least 2025 Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images NASA's first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years, which could include putting the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface, won't …

NASA's first moon landing since 1972 is DELAYED until 2025
3 years, 4 months ago

NASA's first moon landing since 1972 is DELAYED until 2025

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

NASA shares photos of Lunar Gateway space station to launch for moon in 2024
3 years, 11 months ago

NASA shares photos of Lunar Gateway space station to launch for moon in 2024

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

Elon Musk's SpaceX 'will bring first woman to the Moon after signing rocket deal with NASA'
3 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX 'will bring first woman to the Moon after signing rocket deal with NASA'

Daily Mail  

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. The man set to become NASA's first black astronaut to orbit the moon Victor Glover was selected as an astronaut in 2013 and became the first African American ISS expedition crewmember to live on the ISS seven years later NASA is set to send the …

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