Artemis III

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight carrying 20 advanced Starlink satellites, aiming to test the spacecraft's heat shield and communication systems. NASA is monitoring the flight as part of efforts to use Starship for lunar missions, with SpaceX addressing prior engine issues by replacing six engines after a previous launch abort.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launched with 20 advanced Starlinks, part of testing for lunar missions and Mars colonization. The flight followed engine fixes after a prior abort, with Starlinks testing communication and heat shield data.

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for a test flight carrying 20 advanced Starlink satellites, with NASA monitoring progress toward using Starship as a lunar lander. The flight followed previous engine failures that caused a launch abort, and included experiments on the spacecraft's heat shield and laser communication with existing Starlink satellites.

SpaceX is preparing for a third attempt to launch Starship's 13th flight test on July 24 after previous failures due to Raptor engine issues and weather delays. The mission aims to capture heatshield imagery during ascent and test a Raptor engine relight, critical steps toward achieving orbital capability. NASA's Artemis III requirements and investor concerns add pressure to the mission's success.

SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test was aborted at the launchpad after four Raptor engines failed to start, triggering an automated system shutdown. Elon Musk stated two engines will be replaced, delaying the next launch likely until early next week, and highlighted the need for successful engine reignition in space to advance beyond suborbital tests for Artemis missions.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launch was aborted due to engine failure during a test flight, marking the 13th attempt for the world's largest rocket. The mission aimed to deploy Starlink satellites and support NASA's Artemis moon program, with plans for a future launch attempt.

NASA is intensifying preparations for the Artemis III astronaut launch, aiming for a 2027 mission. The title highlights accelerated readiness efforts for this lunar exploration endeavor.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. They highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and announced plans for future Artemis missions, including Artemis III and IV, which will focus on lunar orbit operations and moon landings.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their moonship three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission marked humanity’s first moon trip in over half a century, with future Artemis III and IV missions planned for 2024 and 2028, respectively.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar mission that traveled 252,756 miles, the farthest in human history. The crew highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and discussed future Artemis missions, including Artemis III (set for next year) and Artemis IV (as early as 2028), which will involve lunar lander practice and moon landings.

NASA's Artemis III mission is scheduled to launch in late 2027, aiming to establish a permanently inhabited moon base and test capabilities for future Mars missions.

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren and Deputy Associate Administrator Nujoud Merancy discussed the Artemis program's progress, including Artemis II's lunar flyby, plans for a moon base, and the Artemis III crew announcement. They emphasized NASA's new social media strategy to engage audiences with real mission moments, such as micrometeoroid flashes and floating Nutella, to inspire public interest in space exploration.

NASA's Artemis III mission is beginning to take shape, with the crew's diverse training and experience expected to aid in mission success.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the decision to use an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, acknowledging public reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage. He cited his own experience in space as part of his rationale.

NASA addresses criticism over the all-male crew selection for the Artemis III test mission. The crew includes NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio, along with European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano.

Col. Frank Rubio, a U.S. Army astronaut, will join NASA’s Artemis III mission in 2027 to test spacecraft systems for future lunar landings. The mission will evaluate navigation and docking with commercial landing systems developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX ahead of the 2028 Artemis IV moon mission.

Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male Artemis III crew selection against criticism that it aligns with US President Donald Trump's directive to eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts. He stated the crew selection is not influenced by political appointees and aims to ensure mission success.

NASA announced the Artemis III crew, which includes U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut. The mission will use spacecraft from SpaceX and Blue Origin to test dockings in Earth orbit and is scheduled to launch late next year.

NASA has selected Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The mission, scheduled for 2027, aims to test technology for future moon landings.

Four astronauts are set to launch into Earth orbit next year as part of NASA's Artemis III mission to return to the lunar surface. Retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson discusses the mission's goals and challenges.

NASA announced the Artemis III crew, including Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio, who will test lunar landing technology by docking Orion with lunar landers in orbit. The mission aims to advance NASA's Artemis program, targeting a moon landing in 2028, with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing the landers despite recent setbacks for the latter.

NASA announced the four Artemis III astronauts: Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas. The crew spoke with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about their mission.

Frank Rubio, a Miami high school graduate and NASA astronaut, has been named to the Artemis III crew. He has a military background, over 650 skydives, and previously spent 370 days on the International Space Station. Another crew member, Andre Douglas, was also born in Miami.

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discussed the Artemis III mission's complexity and NASA's plans for a moon base during an interview with CBS News' Mark Strassmann. The conversation covered future lunar exploration goals and challenges associated with the Artemis program.

NASA announced the Artemis III crew, which will orbit Earth and test docking with lunar landers ahead of a planned moon landing. The mission involves SpaceX and Blue Origin, with Blue Origin facing a recent rocket test failure. The Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the moon by 2028.

NASA has selected four astronauts for the Artemis III lunar training mission, including Randy Bresnik (NASA commander), Luca Parmitano (European Space Agency pilot), Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas. The mission is described as 'highly complex' and is scheduled to launch next year.

NASA announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, an all-male team with military backgrounds, during an event at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The mission involves the Orion spacecraft rendezvousing and docking with lunar lander prototypes in low-Earth orbit.

NASA has announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, the next step in the planned moon landing. This follows Artemis II's recent record-breaking trip around the moon, which surpassed the distance record set by Apollo 13.

NASA has announced astronauts for the Artemis III mission, scheduled for 2027. Questions remain about whether the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion will impact the mission.

NASA has announced four astronauts for the Artemis III moon mission. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, discussed the mission with CBS News.

NASA announced the Artemis III crew, including Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio, who will test technology for future moon landings by docking Orion with lunar landers in a 2027 mission. The mission involves partnerships with SpaceX and Blue Origin, despite Blue Origin's recent rocket explosion setback.

NASA announced the Artemis III crew, who will orbit Earth and practice docking with lunar landers as part of preparations for a future moon landing. The mission, involving astronauts from NASA and the European Space Agency, is part of the Artemis program aiming for a 2028 lunar surface mission. SpaceX and Blue Origin are competing to develop lunar landers, with Blue Origin recently experiencing a rocket test failure.

Nasa announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, a step toward landing astronauts on the moon. The crew will orbit Earth and practice docking their Orion spacecraft, following Artemis II's record-breaking lunar orbit.

NASA has announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, which aims to advance technology for a future moon landing. The mission is described as the next step in efforts to land astronauts on the moon.

NASA has selected four astronauts and a backup crew member for the Artemis III moon mission. The crew includes Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, who will test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.

NASA has announced the crew for its critical Artemis III mission. The Artemis III mission is a key component of NASA's space exploration efforts.

NASA has revealed the Artemis III astronauts for a mission set to launch in 2027 using the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System rocket.

NASA will announce the astronauts assigned to the Artemis III mission and reveal details about the mission. The agency is set to unveil who will be on board for the Artemis III mission.

NASA will announce details of the Artemis III mission and the astronauts selected to participate. The agency plans to unveil the crew assigned to the mission.

NASA will announce the astronauts assigned to the Artemis III mission and reveal details about the new mission. The agency plans to unveil the crew members set to participate in the Artemis III flight.