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NASA sets Jan. 17 rollout as it outlines path to Artemis 2 launch

NASA issued a long‑awaited update on plans for Artemis 2, setting a Jan. 17 rollout of the SLS/Orion launch vehicle to the pad and laying out the remaining prelaunch milestones, tests and integration activities that lead toward the crewed lunar flyby mission.

2026-01-12T05:07:28.583132-08:00

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NASA applies lessons learned to strengthen its science programs

2026-01-12T04:06:57.604354-08:00

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GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company

2026-01-12T03:11:56.151040-08:00

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GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032

2026-01-12T06:09:56.267081-08:00

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GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032 GRU Space has opened bookings requiring a $1 million deposit to reserve guest spots in its proposed lunar hotel, which the company says it plans to open by 2032. The deposit offer establishes a concrete price point and timetable for a commercial lunar-stay offering.

2026-01-12T06:09:56.267081-08:00

GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032

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NASA sets Jan. 17 rollout as it outlines path to Artemis 2 launch NASA issued a long‑awaited update on plans for Artemis 2, setting a Jan. 17 rollout of the SLS/Orion launch vehicle to the pad and laying out the remaining prelaunch milestones, tests and integration activities that lead toward the crewed lunar flyby mission.

2026-01-12T05:07:28.583132-08:00

NASA sets Jan. 17 rollout as it outlines path to Artemis 2 launch

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NASA applies lessons learned to strengthen its science programs NASA is formalizing lessons learned from recent missions and internal reviews to strengthen its science programs. The agency says the changes will improve program management, bolster risk controls and increase mission resilience and execution across its upcoming science portfolio through updated processes.

2026-01-12T04:06:57.604354-08:00

NASA applies lessons learned to strengthen its science programs

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GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company GomSpace Luxembourg announced it has been selected by a leading North American space company to provide a satellite for a lunar exploration mission. The contract tasks GomSpace's small-satellite capabilities with supporting lunar-focused payloads and operations under the North American prime's mission architecture.

2026-01-12T03:11:56.151040-08:00

GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company

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NASA, SpaceX to bring Crew-11 home early after on‑station medical issue NASA and SpaceX will undock Dragon Endeavour and return the Crew‑11 team from the ISS no earlier than 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after a medical concern aboard the station prompted an evacuation about a month earlier than planned. NASA and crew say members are in good shape.

2026-01-11T07:30:40.223053-08:00

NASA, SpaceX to bring Crew-11 home early after on‑station medical issue

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SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11 SpaceX will launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying satellite Sunday, Jan. 11, with liftoff scheduled for 8:19 a.m. ET. Pandora is designed to observe exoplanet systems; live coverage will stream the liftoff and initial post‑launch status updates.

2026-01-10T08:07:18.075535-08:00

SpaceX to launch NASA's Pandora exoplanet satellite Jan. 11

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NASA sets Jan. 17 rollout as it outlines path to Artemis 2 launch

NASA applies lessons learned to strengthen its science programs

GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company

GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032

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