NASA’s plans to return to the Moon by 2024 have been criticized and doubted since they were first announced. Now that the Trump administration is gone, the acting NASA Administrator is trying to determine whether the schedule is still feasible. A number of setbacks and the coronavirus pandemic have affected the timeline, meaning that humans …
NASA is asking for proposals from individuals, groups, or companies that can provide systems, hardware, or software that will make its Moon missions look better than ever. The US space agency wants to document every step of the Artemis missions, and it needs help doing so. The missions are slated to begin in 2023, but …
NASA has issued a press release explaining its plans for returning humans to the Moon by 2024. Two Artemis missions will launch prior to Artemis III, which will be the mission that will land on the lunar surface with astronauts aboard. The timeline could change due to various delays and setbacks. We all know that …
NASA may be considering revisiting one of its previous Moon landing sites, according to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. The Artemis missions will include crewed trips to the lunar surface, but their destinations have not yet been decided. Revisiting a past landing site could yield new discoveries while also allowing astronauts to use equipment left behind …
NASA’s head of human spaceflight, Doug Loverro, resigned just days before NASA’s first crewed launch in nearly a decade. Loverro told colleagues he was resigning due to a decision he made earlier in the year. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon launch will still proceed as scheduled. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. We’re literally just days away …
Moonrock analogs can be found right here on Earth, and Montana is now a major source of simulated lunar material for NASA. The mineral anorthosite is common on the Moon, but more difficult to find here on Earth. A mining location in Montana has proven to be a treasure trove of the mineral, which is …
SpaceX scores an “Acceptable” rating by NASA for Artemis mission contracts, while Blue Origin is rated “Very Good.” The evaluation document reveals concerns over previous mission delays that plagued past SpaceX projects for NASA. NASA selected SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dynetics as its partners for the upcoming Artemis missions. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. …
NASA will send a ‘Lunar Flashlight’ to illuminate the shadowy craters and depressions on the Moon’s south pole. The space agency hopes to find water ice hiding out in these permanently dark areas. Future crewed missions to the Moon could utilize this ice as a resource, allowing for extended stays. Visit BGR’s homepage for more …
Scientists say astronaut pee could be a vital ingredient in building structures on the Moon. Urea, found in urine, can be used to help bind loose lunar material into more rigid shapes, potentially opening the door to semi-permanent lunar “homes” for NASA’s space travelers. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. NASA could turn astronaut pee …
NASA has been leaning heavily on SpaceX in recent years, but when it comes to the future, the Space Launch System is the space agency’s biggest bet. The SLS is supposed to be the rocket platform that sends humans back to the Moon and deeper into our solar system. It’s also been delayed so many …
