SpaceX Successfully Launches NASA Crew to the ISS
Following a successful launch on Saturday, two astronauts are en route to the International Space Station as part of SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission. The launch, featuring NASA’s Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov from Russia, took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:17 p.m. ET. Notably, this mission marks a shift from carrying four astronauts to just two, allowing for the return of two NASA astronauts currently stranded at the ISS due to safety concerns regarding Boeing’s Starliner capsule. During their five-month stay, they will conduct over 200 scientific experiments, with a planned return to Earth in February. Read more.
Nasa Prepares for Historic Artemis II Mission
The upcoming Artemis II mission holds significant promise as NASA’s Orion space capsule prepares for its first human flight to the moon in over 50 years. Crew training is ongoing in a lifelike mockup at the Johnson Space Center, where astronauts are acclimating to the capsule’s confined space. Their mission will begin a year from now and is set to encompass a series of high-velocity maneuvers around the moon, ultimately paving the way for future exploratory missions. Notably, this crew includes ground-breaking astronauts, marking milestones for representation in space exploration. Read more.
