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NASA Names Artemis III Crew for 2027 In‑Orbit Docking Tests

The flight will prove Orion can rendezvous and dock with commercially developed lunar landers to reduce risk before a planned crewed moon landing.

NASA Names Artemis III Crew for 2027 Earth‑Orbit Docking Test

NASA Ships SLS Core Stage for Artemis III Integration

Artemis II Crew Shares First Postflight Takeaways After Record Lunar Loop

NASA Clears Artemis II for April 1 Launch After Readiness Review

NASA Repairs Artemis II Rocket After Hydrogen Leak, Eyes Early March Launch Window

Cold Weather Pressures Artemis II Schedule as NASA Targets Jan. 31 Wet Dress Rehearsal

Artemis II Crew in Quarantine as NASA Preps Wet Dress Rehearsal for Launch Decision

Artemis II Nears Feb. 6 Launch Window as NASA Sets Early‑February Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA Holds to Mid-January Rollout as Artemis II Targets Early February Launch

NASA Runs Full Crewed Artemis II Countdown Rehearsal, Stops at T‑30 Seconds

Shutdown Puts Artemis II Preparations at Risk as Industry Warns of Looming Slowdown

Orion Enters VAB for Stacking as Artemis II Advances Toward 2026 Launch

NASA Opens Artemis II Name Sign-Up and Sets October Media Viewing of Fully Stacked Moon Rocket

Artemis II Crew Begins Orion Rehearsals Ahead of 2026 Lunar Flyby