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SpaceX schedules a Falcon 9 ISS cargo launch (CRS NG-24) around Artemis II splashdown window

SpaceX is preparing a Falcon 9 launch less than an hour before the planned Artemis II astronaut splashdown off California, targeting a separate ISS cargo mission. Weeks after Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus S.S. *William McCool* completed CRS NG-23, CRS NG-24 is now set for a Falcon 9 liftoff with a cargo ship to the station.

2026-04-11T06:56:19.849494-07:00

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Moog Technology technology helps protect Artemis II crew throughout Orion’s first crewed lunar flyby

2026-04-10T17:58:17.654839-07:00

The Atlantic

Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance

2026-04-10T08:01:15.152536-07:00

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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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SpaceX schedules a Falcon 9 ISS cargo launch (CRS NG-24) around Artemis II splashdown window SpaceX is preparing a Falcon 9 launch less than an hour before the planned Artemis II astronaut splashdown off California, targeting a separate ISS cargo mission. Weeks after Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus S.S. *William McCool* completed CRS NG-23, CRS NG-24 is now set for a Falcon 9 liftoff with a cargo ship to the station.

2026-04-11T06:56:19.849494-07:00

SpaceX schedules a Falcon 9 ISS cargo launch (CRS NG-24) around Artemis II splashdown window

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Moog Technology technology helps protect Artemis II crew throughout Orion’s first crewed lunar flyby Moog Technology is cited for role in keeping the Artemis II crew safe during NASA’s historic lunar mission, supporting the Orion spacecraft systems and mission execution for the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. The work underscores how specialist aerospace suppliers mitigate human-safety risk across deep-space operations.

2026-04-10T17:58:17.654839-07:00

Moog Technology technology helps protect Artemis II crew throughout Orion’s first crewed lunar flyby

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Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance NASA’s Artemis II crew completed a 10-day hybrid free-return lunar flyby, traveling more than 400,000 km from Earth and sharing imagery that captures the Moon and Earth in the same frame as both are partially illuminated by the Sun. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen flew the mission as part of the first return to the Moon since Apollo.

2026-04-10T08:01:15.152536-07:00

Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance

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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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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

SpaceWatch Global

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Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns Russia's Academy of Sciences has postponed its Luna-28, Luna-29 and Luna-30 lunar missions, moving planned launches into a 2032–2036 window. The schedule shift comes as NASA prepares the crewed Artemis II lunar flyby, reshaping the near‑term international lunar exploration timeline.

2026-04-09T04:39:45.791841-07:00

Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns

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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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SpaceX schedules a Falcon 9 ISS cargo launch (CRS NG-24) around Artemis II splashdown window

Moog Technology technology helps protect Artemis II crew throughout Orion’s first crewed lunar flyby

Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance

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

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