A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft conducted multiple flights around Russia's Kaliningrad Region, utilizing airspace over Poland, Lithuania, and the Baltic Sea. The aircraft, based in Constanta, Romania, has made similar flights this summer.
The US and China are in a new space race, with both nations aiming to be the first to return humans to the Moon. NASA head Jared Isaacman highlighted China's rapid advancements and the strategic importance of lunar resources and future Mars missions.
The US and China are in a new space race, with both aiming to be the first to return humans to the Moon. NASA head Jared Isaacman highlighted China's rapid advancements and the strategic importance of lunar resources and future Mars missions.
Американский самолет-разведчик Bombardier Artemis II, переоборудованный из бизнес-джета, вел разведку вдоль границы России со стороны Прибалтики, вылетев из Румынии и совершая полеты над Латвией и Эстонией.
NASA, Ay'a daha fazla robotik görev göndermek amacıyla Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace ve Intuitive Machines şirketlerine toplam 590 milyon dolar değerinde yeni sözleşmeler imzaladı. Görevler 2028 sonuna kadar gerçekleştirilecek ve ticari iniş sistemlerinin güvenilirliğini artırmayı hedefliyor.
La premier Giorgia Meloni ha ricevuto l'astronauta Luca Parmitano a Palazzo Chigi, esprimendo orgoglio per la sua designazione come pilota della missione NASA Artemis III. La missione, prevista per il 2027, mira a riportare l'uomo sulla Luna e Parmitano ha descritto le complesse manovre di test.
La Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni ha incontrato l'astronauta dell'ESA Luca Parmitano, pilota designato per la missione Artemis III della NASA. Parmitano ha illustrato i dettagli della complessa missione lunare, che prevede esperimenti e manovre orbitali con più astronavi e centri di controllo.
Nearly a month after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad, destroying LC-36A, the incident raises significant questions for NASA's Artemis Program and commercial customers like Amazon and AST SpaceMobile. The cause is linked to the main engines, also used by ULA's Vulcan rocket.
國立中央大學舉辦「2026桃園天文嘉年華」，以「下一站，月球」為主題，探討月球形成、登月歷史、Artemis計畫及未來月面基地，推廣天文科普教育，並邀請專家剖析全球太空競賽中美國與中國的探月發展。
NASA is canceling four key elements of its Artemis Program, including an upper stage for the SLS rocket and a lunar gateway habitation module, citing substantial cost increases and delays. The projects ballooned from $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion, with delivery dates pushed back up to seven years.
Nasa's Artemis III mission, aiming to return humans to the Moon, is drawing criticism for selecting an all-male crew, despite previous commitments to diversity and landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon. Nasa defends the choice, citing mission requirements and astronaut expertise.
O alinhamento da Lua crescente com Vênus, Júpiter e Mercúrio, visível a olho nu, pode ser observado novamente nesta quinta-feira (18). O fenômeno, que exige céu limpo, é considerado raro pela proximidade aparente dos astros.
Die ILA-Messe in Berlin thematisierte den Mond, doch Europas eigene Mondambitionen sind unklar. Die NASA überarbeitet ihr Artemis-Programm, was europäische Astronauten-Sitze auf Eis legt. ESA-Chef Aschbacher fordert mehr Eigenständigkeit und europäische Projekte, während deutsche Start-ups wie Isar Aerospace mit technischen Problemen kämpfen.
NASA công bố nhiệm vụ Artemis 3 với 4 phi hành gia, sử dụng 3 tên lửa mạnh nhất thế giới và 3 tàu vũ trụ riêng biệt từ SpaceX và Blue Origin. Nhiệm vụ phức tạp này sẽ kiểm tra khả năng kết nối tàu Orion với các tàu đổ bộ Mặt Trăng.
Das Berliner Großbordell Artemis hat laut EU-Datenbank Corona-Hilfen in Höhe von rund 1,75 Millionen Euro erhalten. Die Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) bewilligte die Zuschüsse zur "Behebung einer beträchtlichen Störung im Wirtschaftsleben". Die Zahlungen stammen aus verschiedenen Programmen des Bundes.
Das Berliner Großbordell Artemis hat laut EU-Datenbank Corona-Hilfen in Höhe von rund 1,75 Millionen Euro erhalten. Die Zahlungen, die von der Investitionsbank Berlin bewilligt wurden, stammen aus verschiedenen Programmen des Bundes und sollten wirtschaftliche Folgen der Pandemie abfedern. Ob die Betreiber die Gelder behalten dürfen, ist unklar.
NASA revealed the Artemis III crew for 2027, including astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, Randy Bresnik, and ESA's Luca Parmitano. The Parker Solar Probe completed its 28th solar flyby, reaching 430,000 mph. In energy news, solar power generated more electricity than coal in the US for the first time in May 2026.
Blue Origin is downplaying a recent launchpad explosion that destroyed its New Glenn rocket, with CEO Dave Limp stating they "will fly again before the end of this year." NASA, a key partner, is providing significant support for the investigation and pad cleanup, emphasizing the importance of Blue Origin's lunar lander for the Artemis program. Experts suggest the recovery timeline depends on identifying the cause of the anomaly.
A peer-reviewed paper in Chinese Space Science and Technology highlights critical design flaws in China's lunar mission engine systems, noting a lack of backup engines. This contrasts with US approaches and could reflect differing values placed on human life in space exploration.
A corrida espacial do século XXI opõe EUA e China em modelos de financiamento: Pequim usa empresas estatais e recursos públicos, enquanto a SpaceX de Elon Musk capta US$ 75 bilhões em Wall Street. A disputa abrange exploração espacial, comunicação e IA, com a SpaceX liderando em lançamentos e satélites Starlink.
La NASA anuncia la tripulación de Artemis 3, liderada por el italiano Luca Parmitano. La misión, que no alunizará, servirá para probar la nave Orión y ensayar acoplamientos lunares. Parmitano destaca la importancia de la diversidad en las tripulaciones y la capacidad del espacio para unir a las personas.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, citing astronaut expertise and availability. The decision sparked online criticism, with some pointing out the irony of an all-male crew for a mission named after a Greek goddess.
NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) is struggling to meet the increasing data demands of its missions, particularly the Artemis lunar program. The network experienced strain during Artemis I and II, impacting science missions. To address this, NASA is developing new infrastructure like Lunar Exploration Ground Sites (LEGS) and exploring optical communications, while also facing challenges with a damaged 70-meter antenna at Goldstone.
Italian astronaut Luca Fraioli has completed his first day of training as a pilot for the Artemis III mission, marking a significant step in his preparation for the lunar journey.
