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- 1SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time in early-ending flight●SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for first time but flight ending early
SpaceX's supersized Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has launched into orbit for the first time. The test flight from the company's Texas facility ended earlier than planned, but the launch marks a major milestone in Elon Musk's effort to develop a fully reusable vehicle for missions to the Moon and Mars. The flight is being closely watched as a test of NASA's Artemis lunar program plans.
- 2SpaceX Starship splashes down after first orbital flight test●SpaceX Starship splashes down after successful 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX's Starship has splashed down after completing its first orbital flight test, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket. The flight marks a step forward in SpaceX's efforts to develop a fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Observers are watching closely as each test flight brings the program closer to operational use, with NASA counting on a Starship variant for its Artemis lunar landing plans.
- 3NASA to Introduce Artemis II Crew at Houston Public Event●Meet NASA’s Artemis II Crew During Houston Public Event
NASA is inviting the public to meet the four astronauts assigned to Artemis II, the upcoming crewed mission that will fly around the Moon. The event in Houston offers a rare chance to hear directly from the crew about preparations for the flight, which is set to be the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 more than fifty years ago.
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NASA is developing infrastructure for a permanent lunar base ahead of sending astronauts back to the Moon. Work on surface systems and habitat components is being advanced so that facilities are ready when crewed Artemis missions land. Space watchers are discussing the strategy of building support structures on the Moon in advance of human arrival.