NASA has announced a delay to its ambitious Artemis program, postponing the Artemis 2 lunar flyby to April 2026 and the crucial Artemis 3 moon landing mission to mid-2027. The delay allows for crucial improvements to the Orion spacecraft’s life support systems and heat shield following findings from the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA has announced delays to its ambitious Artemis Moon program, pushing the crewed Artemis II mission to April 2026 and the lunar landing Artemis III mission to mid-2027. The delays stem from an investigation into the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield after issues were discovered during the Artemis I mission.
Prada, the renowned Italian fashion house, has collaborated with Axiom Space to design the spacesuit that will be worn by the first woman and first person of color to land on the moon as part of NASA’s Artemis III mission. The innovative suit, showcasing a striking red-line motif reminiscent of Prada’s Linea Rossa, is designed for both performance and visual inspiration, pushing the boundaries of space exploration and fashion.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the powerful vehicle designed to carry astronauts to the Moon, has completed its journey from New Orleans to Florida. The rocket, standing at an impressive 322 feet tall, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center after a more than two-week journey by barge. The arrival marks a significant step forward for the Artemis II mission, which will see the SLS rocket launch four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon.
