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  Artemis II crew dispose frozen poop and pee from Orion in Space | Watch

  Science | April 09, 2026 15:59 IST

  Artemis II mission: Artemis II is NASA's first astronaut moonshot since Apollo 17 in 1972. It sets the stage for next year's Artemis III, which will see another Orion crew practice docking with lunar landers in orbit around Earth.

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  NASA launches Artemis II astronauts into orbit, first human lunar mission in over 50 years | VIDEO

  Science | April 02, 2026 6:38 IST

  Artemis II has successfully placed its four-member crew into Earth's orbit, launching the first human lunar-bound mission in more than 50 years. The astronauts will conduct system checks before firing Orion’s engine to begin a rapid lunar flyby.

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  NASA rolls Artemis Moon rocket back to hangar after fresh technical issues

  Science | February 26, 2026 8:32 IST

  NASA has rolled back its 322-foot Artemis Space Launch System rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building following helium system issues and persistent hydrogen leaks, delaying the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby to at least April.

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  NASA’s giant Moon rocket grounded until April; set to return to hangar

  Science | February 23, 2026 11:13 IST

  NASA’s moon rocket is headed back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs after a helium system malfunction. The issue delays the Artemis II mission, which aims to send four astronauts around the moon for the first time since the Apollo era.

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  NASA delays crewed Moon mission after hydrogen leaks disrupt rocket dress rehearsal

  Science | February 04, 2026 17:07 IST

  NASA has postponed its long-awaited crewed moon mission until at least March after dangerous hydrogen fuel leaks halted the final dress rehearsal of its Space Launch System rocket.

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  Ever dreamed of sending your name to the Moon? NASA’s Artemis II makes it possible

  Science | January 19, 2026 15:51 IST

  NASA is inviting people worldwide to send their names to the Moon aboard the Artemis II mission. Learn how to get an Artemis II boarding pass before the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.

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  NASA moves Artemis II rocket to launch pad ahead of crewed Moon mission after 50 years

  Science | January 18, 2026 12:04 IST

  NASA rolls out its Space Launch System rocket to Launch Pad 39B in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission, marking humanity’s return to the Moon after more than 50 years.

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  ISRO prepares for busiest phase, targets Moon missions and space station

  Science | November 16, 2025 11:43 IST

  The launch schedule encompasses a commercial satellite for communications, alongside several missions employing both the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

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  NASA installs Orion ‘Integrity’ spacecraft on Artemis II Rocket for 2026 Moon mission

  Science | October 22, 2025 20:02 IST

  NASA has installed the Orion spacecraft ‘Integrity’ atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, marking a major step toward the Artemis II mission- the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The mission, targeting a 2026 launch, will send four astronauts around the Moon to test critical systems.

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  Japan’s private lunar lander 'Resilience' crashes into moon in failed mission

  Science | June 06, 2025 9:43 IST

  This marks ispace's second failed lunar mission. Its first attempt in 2022 also ended in a crash, prompting the company to name the current lander Resilience.

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  Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief V Narayanan

  Science | March 17, 2025 6:44 IST

  The Chandrayaan mission consists of studying the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-1 successfully launched in 2008 took chemical, mineralogical and photo-geologic mapping of the Moon.

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  Private lunar lander declared dead after crashing in moon's South Pole crater

  Science | March 07, 2025 21:27 IST

  Intuitive Machines' private lunar lander has been declared non-operational after a failed landing near the Moon’s south pole. The mission, which aimed to deliver NASA payloads, ended after the lander missed its target by over 800 feet.

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  Ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought, Chandrayaan-3 data suggests

  Science | March 06, 2025 23:53 IST

  An expert said that large, yet highly local, changes in surface temperatures can directly affect the formation of ice and these ice particles can reveal "different stories about their origin and history".

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  NASA offers USD 20,000 prize for innovative astronaut rescue plan

  Science | December 08, 2024 15:24 IST

  NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis mission in September 2026. Before this exciting mission, the agency is working on a plan to safely rescue astronauts on the Moon without relying on any vehicles.

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  One Nation, One Election to Chandrayaan 4: List of key decisions taken by Modi cabinet today

  India | September 18, 2024 19:34 IST

  The cabinet on Wednesday accepted a high-level panel's recommendations for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner after a countrywide consensus-building exercise.

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  NASA sends 4K video to and from space via laser tech: First time ever!

  Science | July 25, 2024 15:25 IST

  NASA recently used laser communication technology to send 4K video streams from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back- a feat which will make its way to providing live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon during the Artemis missions.

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  Pakistan's first 'orbiter' sent pictures of sun and moon

  World | May 10, 2024 23:27 IST

  Chinese space agency CNSA launched the Pakistani small satellite 'Icube Qamar' along with its most complex Chang'e 6 lunar mission.

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  Six Moon missions launched by Space Agencies from three Countries: Why?

  Science | January 28, 2024 13:08 IST

  A host of missions from various countries have been planned to the Moon, while NASA with its Artemis III aims to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term, sustainable presence and serving as a gateway for future astronaut missions to Mars.

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  NASA's first human landing mission to Moon in 50 years delayed till 2026

  World | January 10, 2024 11:48 IST

  In its Artemis II mission, NASA had planned to send the four astronauts, which also include the first African American assigned to a lunar mission, aboard the Orion capsule in late 2024. This mission has been postponed till 2025, while Artemis III has been pushed till 2026.

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  US company forced to abandon first Moon landing attempt in 50 years due to 'crippling' fuel leak

  World | January 10, 2024 8:13 IST

  Astrobotic Technology's lander began to lose fuel possibly due to a ruptured tank as the spacecraft encountered trouble to orient its solar panel towards the sun and generate solar power. The company had been targeting a lunar landing on February 23, the first US attempt in 51 years.