NASA Completes Stacking of Artemis II Rocket Amid Artemis III Lander Contract Reopening

NASA Completes Stacking of Artemis II Rocket Amid Artemis III Lander Contract Reopening

Orlando Sentinel • 25 Oct 12:59

NASA has successfully stacked the Artemis II Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System rocket, targeting a February 2026 launch, while reopening the Artemis III lunar lander contract due to delays with SpaceX's Starship.

NASA's Artemis II Mission to Orbit Moon in 2026

USA Today • 24 Oct 21:22

NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 2026, aims to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

NASA Advances Artemis III Amid Artemis II Delays

bgr.com • 21 Oct 18:17

NASA is progressing with Artemis III assembly while addressing technical challenges delaying Artemis II's launch.

NASA Installs Orion on SLS Amid Government Shutdown

SpaceNews • 21 Oct 11:56

NASA has successfully mounted the Orion spacecraft onto the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the Artemis 2 mission, proceeding with preparations despite the ongoing government shutdown.

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Arrives at Vehicle Assembly Building for Artemis II Mission

Ars Technica • 17 Oct 16:54

The Orion spacecraft has been transported to NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, marking a significant step toward the Artemis II mission scheduled for early next year.