Artemis Program

The latest flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket featured lunar landing technology testing. -- Watch the launch: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-ns13-launch-success Credit: NASA

On October 13, 2020, NASA and international partners from Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom signed the Artemis Accords agreements for international participation in the agency’s Artemis program, during a virtual meeting of the International Astronautical Congress. While NASA is leading the Artemis program, international partnerships will play a key role in achieving a sustainable and robust presence on the Moon while preparing to conduct a historic human mission to Mars. International cooperation on Artemis will bolster space exploration and enhance peaceful relationships between nations. The Artemis Accords will also reinforce the principles of the Outer Space Treaty. More: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-international-partners-advance-cooperation-with-first-signings-of-artemis-accords

This animation shows NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket soaring off the Mobile Launcher at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the Artemis I mission. The super heavy-lift rocket will power NASA’s next-generation Moon missions through the agency’s Artemis program. NASA’s iconic “Worm” logo is depicted on the side of each of the SLS rocket’s solid rocket boosters. The letters are 8.3 feet tall with the entire worm logo stretching 28.7 feet from end to end on the boosters, which are taller than the Statue of Liberty. The simple, red logo was first introduced to the public in 1975. The original NASA insignia — nicknamed “the meatball” — rides to space on the top of the SLS rocket. The worm marking also appears on the Orion spacecraft riding atop the SLS rocket. NASA is working to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024. SLS and Orion, along with the human landing system and the Gateway in orbit around the Moon, are NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and supplies to the Moon in a single mission. (NASA/Terry White)

NASA’s Watts on the Moon Challenge, opened Sept. 25, 2020, seeks solutions for energy distribution, management, and/or storage that address NASA technology gaps and can be further developed for space flight and future operation on the lunar surface. Not only could novel solutions make a difference in lunar and space exploration, but technologies discovered during NASA’s Watts on the Moon competition could help facilitate new power options on Earth. (NASA)

NASA's Artemis program continues to make great strides toward landing the first woman and next man on the lunar surface. Progress continues on Artemis I, the first integrated test of the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Artemis II core stage work at Michoud Assembly Facility and welding on the Artemis II Orion stage adapter panel at Marshall Space Flight Center continued. Orion Program progress included the move of the Orion Artemis II crew module to the clean room at Kennedy Space Center, the fairing jettison test completion in Littleton, CO, and the completion of the structural test article testing for Artemis I. The Artemis I aft skirt was delivered to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team and moved to the rotation processing and surge facility. NASA’s Associate Administrator for Human Exploration, Kathy Lueders, toured Artemis hardware. Lastly, the Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter was offloaded, Artemis I Booster segments were transported, Artemis I booster segment was uncapped, and the team began Artemis I booster segment lift and mate pinning. We’re charting the course for sustainable human space exploration and persevering on our journey deeper into the cosmos! jsc2020m000221

China’s Chang'e 7 moon mission is under process. It plans to land on the south pole of the moon and make detailed surveys of that region.（Video credit: NASA）

When the Apollo astronauts first landed on the Moon, they couldn’t go far on foot. That’s why the three final missions were equipped with Lunar Roving Vehicles, or Moon buggies, which allowed the astronauts to cover much more ground and do more science. Now that NASA is returning to the Moon by 2024 as part of its Artemis Program, it’s considering a fleet of new vehicles that will help astronauts roam far and wide across the surface of the Moon. 60 fps Apollo Videos from Dutchsteammachine https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGEIYuo_HbUR6GhFLeEkPA Want to see this video early? Join our community at https://www.patreon.com/universetoday Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Twitter: https://twitter.com/universetoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / [email protected] Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - [email protected] References: https://space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/Lunar-Bases-conference-2-706-Lunar-Roving-Vehicle.pdf https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo_lrv.html https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/exploration_rover_concepts_grc.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228353156_Concept_for_a_Radioisotope_Powered_Dual_Mode_Lunar_Rover https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/documents/NTRS/collection2/NASA_CR_192034.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/technology/space_exploration_vehicle/ https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/284669main_LER_FactSheet_web.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-to-industry-send-ideas-for-lunar-rovers/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-administrator-signs-declaration-of-intent-with-japan-on-artemis-space-station https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/27059582.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eney3cJBtow

We sent cars to the moon! Three Lunar Roving Vehicles aka Moon Buggies were sent to the moon on Apollo 15, 16, & 17. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinjdebruin/ Website: https://www.kevinjdebruin.com/

Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are preparing to ship a key piece of hardware to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for the first Artemis launch to the Moon. The launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) connects the upper stage and core stage of the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. While the larger stages of the SLS rocket are manufactured at other NASA facilities, the LVSA flight hardware is produced exclusively at Marshall by Teledyne Brown Engineering in Huntsville. For more information about SLS, visit https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/index.html.

NASA astronaut Stepanie Wilson talks to Space.com's Chelsea Gohd about the first woman on the moon and more in this interview from the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY. Tour the Cradle of Aviation's Apollo exhibits: https://www.space.com/apollo-13-cradle-of-aviation-museum-new-york.html Credit: Space.com

NASA will land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024, learn more about the Artemis Program with Dee. 👩‍🚀 Want to explore Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex? Web: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyspacecenter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennedySpaceCenterVisitorComplex Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC

Blue Origin has been selected to design and develop an Artemis Human Landing System. The Blue Origin 'National Team' that will build the lander includes Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper. Full Story: NASA picks SpaceX, Dynetics and Blue Origin-led team to develop Artemis moon landers: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-landers-spacex-blue-origin-dynetics-selection.html Credit: Blue Origin

NASA has selected the designers and developers of the Artemis human landing systems. SpaceX, Dynetics and a Blue Origin-led team will lead the way. Full Story: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-landers-spacex-blue-origin-dynetics-selection.html Credit: NASA

NASA has selected three American companies – Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX – to design and develop human landing systems for the Artemis program. With these awards, NASA is on track to land the next astronauts on the lunar surface by 2024, and establish sustainable human exploration of the Moon by the end of the decade. This video is available for download from NASA's Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_0430_HLS%20Announcement%201

A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Hear from two subject matter experts as they discuss the mission set to launch May 27.

In this week's questions show, I explain why we should be excited for both Starship and Artemis. Do we have a cognitive bias when thinking about advanced civilizations? Should humans or robots explore space? And more... Watch Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Follow Dr. Pamela Gay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starstryder 00:30 Why should Artemis bother? Starship is better 04:34 Do we have a cognative bias when thinking about aliens? 08:55 Do I have a bobble-head? 10:36 Humans or robots? 13:35 Stop with Premieres? 17:04 Can we land without fuel? 19:55 Can we see farther into the Universe? 21:48 Could superearth inhabitants launch rockets? 23:47 What if my content is wrong? 25:50 Can we predict when a supernova will happen? Want to be part of the questions show? Ask a short question on any video on my channel. I gather a bunch up each week and answer them here. Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/universetoday Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / [email protected] Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - [email protected]

After almost 50 years since the Apollo Moon landing missions ended, NASA announced that they’re going to return to the surface of the Moon with their Artemis mission, ideally taking the first lunar footsteps in 2024. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine asked for additional funding to achieve this goal, and the other branches of government haven’t been as enthusiastic about this plan. So don’t be surprised if the landing date slips to 2028 or even farther. But NASA is moving forward on its architecture to return humans to the Moon, from its launch rocket to the entire method of getting astronauts down to the surface. Exactly which rockets, modules and landing systems that will be used are still getting worked out, with different options still getting considered. Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Twitter: https://twitter.com/universetoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / [email protected] Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - [email protected] References: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/index.html http://fiso.spiritastro.net/telecon/Kokan_1-29-20/Kokan_1-29-20.pdf https://spacenews.com/nasa-issues-call-for-proposals-for-human-lunar-landers/ https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon https://mars.nasa.gov/msl/spacecraft/rover/summary/ https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-artemis-moon-lander-team.html

It’s common knowledge that the Moon is a cratered ball of rock. Stunning as it is in the night sky or in photographs taken from orbit the landscape is barren, grey, dusty and dark. Are there other things to be found than meets the eye? Moon scientist Alexandre Meurisse explains which resources can be found on the Moon. Join the challenge: http://www.esa.int/mooncamp ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out http://www.esa.int/ESA to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #MoonCamp #MoonScience

NASA is hiring astronauts. Do YOU have what it takes to join the next astronaut class? To join the journey, astronaut candidates must have earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics. The requirement for the master’s degree can also be met by: • Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a Ph.D. program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field; • A completed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree; • Completion (or current enrollment that will result in completion by June 2021) of a nationally recognized test pilot school program. Candidates also must have at least two years of related, progressively responsible professional experience, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Astronaut candidates must pass the NASA long-duration spaceflight physical. Applications open March 2, 2020. For more information about a career as a NASA astronaut, and application requirements, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts This video is available for download from NASA's Image and Video Library: images-assets.nasa.gov/video/recruitment_final/recruitment_final~orig.mp4

With NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and modern Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) launch facilities, we are in the midst of a singular and unifying propose that is making history. By 2024, the Artemis generation is returning to the Moon to kick up the dust of the lunar surface. And that goal will serve to organize the very best of our workforce energies and skills. With the help of our commercial partners, the journey to deep space has already begun, and because of them, we will stay. #NASAORION #Space