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 first-ever black astronaut to the moon. Victor Glover, 46, was selected to take part in the space agency's Artemis II mission — the US' first lunar mission in a half-century. Glover was also the first black man to ever live on the International Space Station in 2020 and is among 15 African Americans to be selected as an astronaut. The first female NASA astronaut set to orbit the moon Christina Koch is set to become the first woman to go around the moon when NASA's Artemis II mission takes off next year.

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NASA doubles down on Moon-shot goals in Artemis mission, awarding $24 million to space contractors
2 months, 1 week ago

NASA doubles down on Moon-shot goals in Artemis mission, awarding $24 million to space contractors

Salon  

After years of delays, NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon commenced in a big way more than two years ago, starting with the unmanned Artemis 1 in November 2022. “These contract awards are the catalyst for developing critical capabilities for the Artemis missions and the everyday needs of astronauts for long-term exploration on the lunar surface,” Nujoud Merancy, deputy associate …

US faces risk of losing to China in second moon race
3 months, 1 week ago

US faces risk of losing to China in second moon race

The Hindu  

Will the next human to walk on the Moon speak English or Mandarin? China has been operating space stations since 2011 and has been ticking off important, challenging firsts through its Chang’e lunar exploration programme. The company manufacturing the Artemis Moon suit, Axiom Space, is currently having to modify several aspects of the reference design given to them by Nasa. …

NASA's lunar mission timeline shifts: Artemis 2 delayed to 2026, Artemis 3 to mid-2027
3 months, 3 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 Artemis II mission to the Moon again, launch rescheduled for April 2026
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA delays Artemis II mission to the Moon again, launch rescheduled for April 2026

Firstpost  

A key factor in the setback is the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield, which raised concerns during the uncrewed Artemis I test flight. The shield, designed to withstand the intense heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, wore away in unexpected ways during testing NASA has announced yet another delay for its Artemis II mission to the Moon, with the new launch …

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

NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027

Raw Story  

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. Artemis, named after Apollo's twin sister in Greek mythology, was unveiled in 2017 as NASA's ambitious program to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and apply those lessons …

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 …

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

China Daily  

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon, speaks during a news conference about the agency's Artemis campaign at the James E. Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, December 5, 2024. LOS ANGELES -- NASA on Thursday announced delays in its Artemis moon exploration program following a technical problem identified in its Orion spacecraft. NASA …

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

China Daily  

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon, speaks during a news conference about the agency's Artemis campaign at the James E. Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, December 5, 2024. LOS ANGELES -- NASA on Thursday announced delays in its Artemis moon exploration program following a technical problem identified in its Orion spacecraft. NASA …

Nasa will not go to the Moon in 2025. Artemis moon landing becoming distant dream
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasa will not go to the Moon in 2025. Artemis moon landing becoming distant dream

India Today  

Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson announced significant delays in the Artemis program, pushing back the timeline for returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. During a press conference at Nasa headquarters, Nelson attributed these delays to issues identified with the Orion crew capsule's heat shield, which suffered damage during its uncrewed test flight in 2022. The Artemis …

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 …

NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo. The investigation into heat shield damage from the capsule’s initial test flight two years ago took time, officials said, and other spacecraft improvements are still needed. NASA will use the Orion capsule with its original heat shield for …

Is Nasa dropping Artemis moon landings? Officials to issue new update
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Nasa dropping Artemis moon landings? Officials to issue new update

India Today  

Nasa is set to provide critical updates regarding its Artemis program during a press conference scheduled for Thursday. The Artemis II mission, initially targeted for November 2024, has faced multiple postponements due to various technical challenges, including issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. The upcoming briefing will be led by Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson and other agency leaders, who …

Meet the astronauts preparing to travel farther from Earth than any human before
6 months ago

Meet the astronauts preparing to travel farther from Earth than any human before

NPR  

Meet the astronauts preparing to travel farther from Earth than any human before toggle caption Danielle Villasana for NPR NASA’s Orion space capsule is not a place you would describe as “roomy.” The not-quite-cone-shaped spacecraft is about 12 feet across on the inside, and, aside from the center that slants up toward a hatch door, it's mostly less than 5 …

China sending probe to get samples from less-explored...
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China sending probe to get samples from less-explored...

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 …

Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot...
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot...

Daily Mail  

America is set to share the glory of returning humans to the moon, as Japan will become the first non-US nation to put boots on the lunar surface. President Joe Biden announced the partnership on Wednesday, as Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio was visiting America and Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally. 'Two Japanese astronauts will …

First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
1 year ago

First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon

Hindustan Times  

Like her ancestors before her, Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has spent much of her life gazing up at the stars and dreaming of flying to the Moon. AlMatrooshi, a mechanical engineer by training who has worked in the oil industry, was one of two astronaut candidates chosen by the United Arab Emirates Space Agency in 2021 to enroll in a …

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 …

More delays for NASA’s astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026
1 year, 2 months ago

More delays for NASA’s astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday. The longer it takes to get Starship into orbit around Earth, first with satellites and then crews, the longer NASA will have to …

NASA postpones landing astronauts on the moon until at least 2026
1 year, 2 months ago

NASA postpones landing astronauts on the moon until at least 2026

LA Times  

A full moon is seen behind the Artemis I Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher. Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and another few years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday. The space agency had planned to send four astronauts …

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, 3 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 …

WATCH: Fiery video shows how astronauts will enter Earth after trip to Moon
1 year, 3 months ago

WATCH: Fiery video shows how astronauts will enter Earth after trip to Moon

India Today  

In a stunning display of cosmic pyrotechnics, Nasa has released a video showing how astronauts returning from a trip to the Moon will arrive on Earth. The Orion spacecraft made a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, marking the completion of the groundbreaking Artemis I mission about a year ago. The video, released by Nasa, showcases the intense heat and flames …

India reveals plans to send an astronaut to the MOON by 2040... so, can it do it for a fraction of the cost of the US and China?
1 year, 5 months ago

India reveals plans to send an astronaut to the MOON by 2040... so, can it do it for a fraction of the cost of the US and China?

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 …

One giant step: Moon race heats up
1 year, 7 months ago

One giant step: Moon race heats up

The Hindu  

India became the first nation to successfully land a craft on the Moon’s south pole on August 23, the latest milestone in a renewed push for lunar exploration that has drawn in both the world’s top space powers and new players. The mission is the latest milestone in an ambitious but relatively cheap space programme that saw India become the …

Chandrayaan-3 moon landing video: Watch the incredible moment India made history by landing a spacecraft on the lunar South Pole for first time
1 year, 7 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 moon landing video: Watch the incredible moment India made history by landing a spacecraft on the lunar South Pole for first time

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 …

EXPLAINER-Why are space agencies racing to the moon's...
1 year, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER-Why are space agencies racing to the moon's...

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 …

India launches its latest lunar rocket Chandrayaan-3 as it works toward Artemis Accords goal of manned mission to the Moon
1 year, 8 months ago

India launches its latest lunar rocket Chandrayaan-3 as it works toward Artemis Accords goal of manned mission to the Moon

ABC  

India has launched its latest mission to explore the Moon as part of an effort to send humans back to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972. "Following two Artemis test missions, Artemis III — currently planned for 2025 — will mark humanity's first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years," NASA said. According to …

Nasa unveils special ‘astrovans’ for moon-bound Artemis astronauts as homage to agency’s history
1 year, 8 months ago

Nasa unveils special ‘astrovans’ for moon-bound Artemis astronauts as homage to agency’s history

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 unveiled special vehicles that will transport moon-bound Artemis astronauts to their …

PM Modi's US visit: ISRO-NASA to launch joint space mission in 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi's US visit: ISRO-NASA to launch joint space mission in 2024

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first State visit to the US witnessed India deciding to join Artemis Accords on Thursday and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Indian Space Research Organisation agreeing to a joint mission to the International Space Station or ISS in 2024. “On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis …

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 …

These are the 4 astronauts who'll take a trip around the moon next year
1 year, 11 months ago

These are the 4 astronauts who'll take a trip around the moon next year

NPR  

These are the 4 astronauts who'll take a trip around the moon next year Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP NASA and the Canadian Space Agency have announced the names of the four astronauts who will travel on a spaceflight around the Moon next year. The group will fly aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis program, …

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 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 photos show incredible moment Orion splashed back down to Earth
2 years, 3 months ago

NASA photos show incredible moment Orion splashed back down to Earth

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 Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test
2 years, 3 months ago

NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. It’s historic because we are now going back into space — deep space — with a new generation.” The space agency …

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 …

Artemis: Orion begins journey back home, all eyes on splash down
2 years, 3 months ago

Artemis: Orion begins journey back home, all eyes on splash down

India Today  

Nasa's Artemins I Orion spacecraft, which was launched on November 16, has left lunar orbit to head back to Earth on Thursday. If the mission succeeds, a crewed Artemis II flight around the moon and back could come as early as 2024, followed within a few years by the program’s first lunar landing of astronauts, one of them a woman, …

Artemis: Orion travels farther than any other spacecraft ever built for humans
2 years, 4 months ago

Artemis: Orion travels farther than any other spacecraft ever built for humans

India Today  

After nailing its picture-perfect launch, the Orion spacecraft has reached the halfway point of its maiden mission going around the Moon. The spacecraft also captured imagery of Earth and the Moon together throughout the day, including of the Moon appearing to eclipse Earth. “Reaching the halfway point of the mission on Flight Day 13 of a 25.5-day mission, the spacecraft …

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