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NASA has announced new science investigations to be carried out at its planned base on the Moon. The additions expand the research programme intended for the lunar surface as the agency prepares for long-duration human presence under its Artemis plans. Details of the specific investigations and their objectives have not yet been widely reported.
- 2NASA hits key milestone on road to Artemis III Moon landing▼NASA reaches milestone toward Artemis III Moon mission
NASA has announced a milestone in its preparations for Artemis III, the mission intended to return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972. The news is being picked up by local and national outlets across the United States. Details of which component or test was completed have not been specified in the widely syndicated reports, but the story underscores continued momentum in the Artemis programme.
- 3Starship reaches orbit but NASA's moon crewed flights stall▼SpaceX finally reached orbit with Starship. Why NASA still can’t send astronauts to the moon
SpaceX has achieved orbit with its Starship vehicle, a milestone for the rocket NASA intends to rely on for landing astronauts on the moon. The company's progress contrasts with delays in NASA's Artemis programme, which still cannot send astronauts to the moon. Commentators are weighing what Starship's success means for the timeline of America's crewed lunar return.
- 4NASA plans 5G mobile communications network on the Moon●NASA’s 5G Communication On Moon Will Ensure Astronauts Use Lunar Mobile Phones; Here’s How https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:
NASA is working on a 5G communications system for the Moon that would let astronauts make calls and use mobile devices on the lunar surface, similar to how phones work on Earth. The technology is intended to support the Artemis programme's goal of a sustained human presence, providing reliable voice, video and data links between lunar bases, rovers and spacesuited astronauts.
- 5Starship engine failures could disrupt NASA Moon missions●Antriebsausfälle beim Starship könnten Mondmissionen der NASA beeinträchtigen Beim 14. Testflug sind einzelne Triebwerke
During its 14th test flight, several engines on SpaceX's Starship upper stage and its booster failed. The propulsion problems could affect planning for NASA's Moon missions, which rely on a Starship-derived lander. Observers are watching whether the failures will delay the Artemis programme's timeline.
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NASA has chosen three new science investigations to be carried out as part of its plans for a base on the Moon. The selections advance the agency's Artemis-era efforts to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface, with the experiments intended to support science and operations there. Details of the winning teams and research topics are expected from the agency as the programme moves forward.
- 7SpaceX Starship engine failure puts NASA Artemis mission at risk●SpaceX Starship engine failure threatens NASA Artemis moon mission
A Starship engine failure is being reported as a potential setback for NASA's Artemis moon programme, which relies on SpaceX's giant rocket to land astronauts on the lunar surface. Coverage focuses on what the malfunction means for the mission's schedule and for SpaceX's development timeline, with observers watching for official findings from the company and the space agency.