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Artemis 2 Orion concludes mission with April 10 Pacific splashdown; full landing-day schedule

NASA’s Artemis 2 Orion capsule is set to splash down in the Pacific on April 10, ending the crewed lunar flyby. The landing-day plan, including timing for recovery, provides the latest operational confirmation for SLS/Orion mission readiness.

2026-04-10T03:18:23.763660-07:00

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TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module

2026-04-10T01:00:19.295871-07:00

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Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego

2026-04-08T15:12:04.671164-07:00

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Human health risks and countermeasures for returning to lunar space

2026-04-09T06:22:23.862789-07:00

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Artemis 2 Orion concludes mission with April 10 Pacific splashdown; full landing-day schedule NASA’s Artemis 2 Orion capsule is set to splash down in the Pacific on April 10, ending the crewed lunar flyby. The landing-day plan, including timing for recovery, provides the latest operational confirmation for SLS/Orion mission readiness.

2026-04-10T03:18:23.763660-07:00

Artemis 2 Orion concludes mission with April 10 Pacific splashdown; full landing-day schedule

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TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module TTTech says it is supplying the core data network for the Orion spacecraft and the European Service Module supporting NASA’s Artemis II. The announcement ties a major mission communications/avionics backbone to the Artemis II integrated stack, reinforcing how European and U.S. partners are stitching together deep-space flight systems.

2026-04-10T01:00:19.295871-07:00

TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module

Space.com

Tiny worms set for April 10 ISS launch to probe spaceflight adaptation A cohort of microscopic worms is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on April 10 to study how they survive and adapt in microgravity and space conditions. Scientists say analyzing those adaptations will help identify biological mechanisms that could be used to protect astronauts on long‑duration missions.

2026-04-09T12:01:35.588041-07:00

Tiny worms set for April 10 ISS launch to probe spaceflight adaptation

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Human health risks and countermeasures for returning to lunar space A review of human health risks and countermeasures for returning to lunar space identifies the physiological threats posed by deep-space and lunar-surface environments, assesses current biomedical countermeasures and diagnostics, and outlines research priorities to protect crew health and enable sustained lunar operations.

2026-04-09T06:22:23.862789-07:00

Human health risks and countermeasures for returning to lunar space

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Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego Artemis II's four-person crew is returning to Earth after a historic lunar flyby, carrying more than 175 GB of mission data. Orion is targeting Pacific splashdown off San Diego on Friday, April 10, after astronauts tested spacesuits and manual piloting — a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings.

2026-04-08T15:12:04.671164-07:00

Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego

The Atlantic

NASA’s Artemis Crew Sets a New Standard for Lunar Missions NASA’s Artemis crew delivered a mission defined by strength, courage, expertise and wonder, resetting expectations for human lunar operations. Their disciplined performance and mission execution provide a clear demonstration of SLS/Orion operational readiness and influence near-term planning for Artemis milestones and contractor roles.

2026-04-08T13:18:20.928551-07:00

NASA’s Artemis Crew Sets a New Standard for Lunar Missions

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NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling Commercial space companies are facing uncertainty and reworking plans as NASA alternates support and delays for private low‑Earth‑orbit station programs, complicating investment, timelines and payload manifests. Developers report rushed pivots, contract renegotiations and difficulty lining up customers and supply‑chain commitments.

2026-04-08T04:07:22.948498-07:00

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling

Sky News

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Artemis II begins return to Earth after historic lunar flyby as Orion executes first return burn Following a historic lunar flyby on April 6, NASA's Artemis II entered its return phase on Flight Day 7 as the Orion spacecraft Integrity executed a 15‑second return correction burn at 8:03 p.m. EDT. The crew report high spirits and NASA says Orion is "performing spectacularly" despite a lingering waste‑tank evacuation issue.

2026-04-07T15:07:43.862320-07:00

Artemis II begins return to Earth after historic lunar flyby as Orion executes first return burn

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Artemis 2 Orion concludes mission with April 10 Pacific splashdown; full landing-day schedule

TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module

Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego

Human health risks and countermeasures for returning to lunar space

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