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Trump 2.0 in space: What does it mean for NASA?

Trump's return may accelerate progress toward NASA's lunar goals, thanks to his prior support for the Artemis program.

US launches its first moon-bound lander since the Apollo 17 mission

Private space tech startup Astrobotic successfully launched its Peregrine lander on the ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, marking the first US return to the moon in over 50 years.
The launch is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which pays private companies to carry its scientific equipment to the moon.

US returns to lunar surface for first time in over 50 years: Welcome to the moon'

Private spacecraft Odysseus successfully lands on the moon after over 50 years, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Nasa aims for more lunar missions, including sending humans back to the moon by late 2026.

Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing.

NASA is expected to return astronauts to the moon by 2026 under the Artemis program.

Secret feuds and disgusting truths at center of Apollo 11 landing

Apollo 11 moon landing had hidden controversies like human feces on the moon.

Marcus Watkins, NASA: We have to learn to live in outer space'

NASA and Spain renew agreement to advance Artemis moon landing with diverse crew.

Trump 2.0 in space: What does it mean for NASA?

Trump's return may accelerate progress toward NASA's lunar goals, thanks to his prior support for the Artemis program.

US launches its first moon-bound lander since the Apollo 17 mission

Private space tech startup Astrobotic successfully launched its Peregrine lander on the ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, marking the first US return to the moon in over 50 years.
The launch is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which pays private companies to carry its scientific equipment to the moon.

US returns to lunar surface for first time in over 50 years: Welcome to the moon'

Private spacecraft Odysseus successfully lands on the moon after over 50 years, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Nasa aims for more lunar missions, including sending humans back to the moon by late 2026.

Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing.

NASA is expected to return astronauts to the moon by 2026 under the Artemis program.

Secret feuds and disgusting truths at center of Apollo 11 landing

Apollo 11 moon landing had hidden controversies like human feces on the moon.

Marcus Watkins, NASA: We have to learn to live in outer space'

NASA and Spain renew agreement to advance Artemis moon landing with diverse crew.
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Japan Becomes 5th Country to Reach the Moon

Japan became the fifth country to reach the moon
The success of the mission is still being analyzed due to issues with the landing and power supply

Critical fuel loss derails US first moon landing in 50 years DW 01/09/2024

The first US-based spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in over 50 years faced near-certain failure shortly after takeoff.
Astrobotic Technology's lunar lander, Peregrine, experienced technical troubles with its propulsion system, leading to a critical loss of fuel and potential failure of the mission.

Apollo 11 anniversary: Why humans haven't been back to the moon

One giant leap for mankind with the Apollo 11 moon landing, but no manned missions have returned to the moon since 1972.

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

China aims to lead in space exploration with successful Tiangong missions, including plans for a moon landing by 2030.

Odysseus gets America back on the Moon and shows us working together better than ever

Private sector successfully landed craft on the moon for the first time in five decades
Mission aimed to explore areas with potential resources like water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for future astronauts
Collaboration between public and private sectors, academia, and innovative tech entrepreneurs is driving progress in space exploration.

Why getting astronauts to the moon is tough in 2024 DW 01/10/2024

Landing on the moon is still difficult and challenging, even with advancements in technology.
Different countries are competing to land on the moon, with the US and China aiming to send humans to the moon.

Japan Becomes 5th Country to Reach the Moon

Japan became the fifth country to reach the moon
The success of the mission is still being analyzed due to issues with the landing and power supply

Critical fuel loss derails US first moon landing in 50 years DW 01/09/2024

The first US-based spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in over 50 years faced near-certain failure shortly after takeoff.
Astrobotic Technology's lunar lander, Peregrine, experienced technical troubles with its propulsion system, leading to a critical loss of fuel and potential failure of the mission.

Apollo 11 anniversary: Why humans haven't been back to the moon

One giant leap for mankind with the Apollo 11 moon landing, but no manned missions have returned to the moon since 1972.

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

China aims to lead in space exploration with successful Tiangong missions, including plans for a moon landing by 2030.

Odysseus gets America back on the Moon and shows us working together better than ever

Private sector successfully landed craft on the moon for the first time in five decades
Mission aimed to explore areas with potential resources like water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for future astronauts
Collaboration between public and private sectors, academia, and innovative tech entrepreneurs is driving progress in space exploration.

Why getting astronauts to the moon is tough in 2024 DW 01/10/2024

Landing on the moon is still difficult and challenging, even with advancements in technology.
Different countries are competing to land on the moon, with the US and China aiming to send humans to the moon.
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Intuitive Machines' lunar lander begins its multi-day journey to the moon

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus is on its way to the moon to become the first privately built lander to touch down on the lunar surface.
The lander was ferried to space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and has successfully been deployed on its multi-day journey to the moon.

Japan Becomes the Latest Country to Land on the Moon

Japan successfully landed a robotic spacecraft on the moon, but its solar panels were not generating power.
The mission was intended to demonstrate precision landing and could be useful for future manned missions to the moon.
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US moon landing attempt in jeopardy because of a 'critical' fuel leak in private spacecraft

US moon landing in jeopardy after spacecraft develops fuel leak
Astrobotic racing to find alternative mission profiles
Astrobotic aiming to be first private business to land on the moon

U.S. Company Says Its Moon Landing Attempt Is in Jeopardy Because of an Engine Problem

Astrobotic Technology's moon landing mission is in jeopardy due to engine trouble in their newly launched spacecraft.
The propulsion system issue could prevent the spacecraft from soft landing on the moon on Feb. 23.

NASA-backed Peregrine One will crash back down to Earth TODAY

The Peregrine One spacecraft is expected to crash back to Earth today after suffering a propellant leak.
The craft is projected to hit an uninhabited region of the South Pacific Ocean, about 400 miles south of Fiji.

US moon landing attempt in jeopardy because of a 'critical' fuel leak in private spacecraft

US moon landing in jeopardy after spacecraft develops fuel leak
Astrobotic racing to find alternative mission profiles
Astrobotic aiming to be first private business to land on the moon

U.S. Company Says Its Moon Landing Attempt Is in Jeopardy Because of an Engine Problem

Astrobotic Technology's moon landing mission is in jeopardy due to engine trouble in their newly launched spacecraft.
The propulsion system issue could prevent the spacecraft from soft landing on the moon on Feb. 23.

NASA-backed Peregrine One will crash back down to Earth TODAY

The Peregrine One spacecraft is expected to crash back to Earth today after suffering a propellant leak.
The craft is projected to hit an uninhabited region of the South Pacific Ocean, about 400 miles south of Fiji.
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Why landing on the moon is proving more difficult today than 50 years ago

Landing on the moon is still a challenging feat, as recent failures of private company landers demonstrate.
Weight and the lack of mass production contribute to the difficulties of lunar landings.
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China Plants First-Ever National Flag on Far Side of Moon

China successfully lands on Moon's far side and plants flag for symbolic strength and future lunar base plans.

China lands on the Moon again, taking another step toward human missions

China successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon's far side for the fourth time, collecting samples to return to Earth.
China's Chang'e 6 mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, aiming to return samples from the Moon's far side for the first time.

This spectrometer was set to be the first-ever European tech on the moon. But it might never get there

European-built tech successfully launched to land on the moon
Tech will explore the Moon's atmosphere and unlock mysteries of its water cycle

China Plants First-Ever National Flag on Far Side of Moon

China successfully lands on Moon's far side and plants flag for symbolic strength and future lunar base plans.

China lands on the Moon again, taking another step toward human missions

China successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon's far side for the fourth time, collecting samples to return to Earth.
China's Chang'e 6 mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, aiming to return samples from the Moon's far side for the first time.

This spectrometer was set to be the first-ever European tech on the moon. But it might never get there

European-built tech successfully launched to land on the moon
Tech will explore the Moon's atmosphere and unlock mysteries of its water cycle
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NASA-backed spacecraft carrying JFK's DNA will only survive 40 HOURS

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander developed a fuel leak shortly after launching
The lander only has enough fuel to last 40 hours before losing power completely
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