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Artemis program

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NASA targets 2028 crewed lunar landing with Artemis IV

Oct 24, 2026

The Fox News segment reports on NASA's Oct. 23 update to the Artemis program. Artemis III, now a 2027 low-Earth orbit test with four astronauts, will demonstrate rendezvous and docking with test versions of Blue Origin's Blue Moon and SpaceX's Starship landers in preparation for Artemis IV, the first crewed lunar landing targeted for 2028 at the lunar South Pole. The 14-day Artemis III mission tests interoperability close to Earth to reduce risks; Artemis IV will see astronauts explore, collect samples, and lay groundwork for a sustained lunar presence ultimately aimed at Mars. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, interviewed by Will, detailed hardware progress, parallel development with both commercial partners, and the shift from "flags and footprints" to an enduring Moon base. The segment references recent NASA briefing graphics and notes long-duration stays modeled on the ISS.

▶ Source: Fox News

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NASA details Artemis III LEO tests with Blue Moon and Starship for 2027

Oct 23, 2026

The NBC News segment covered NASA's October 23, 2026 briefing updating plans for the Artemis program. It focused on the reconfigured Artemis III mission, now a 14-17 day low-Earth orbit test flight in summer 2027 involving three launches: Blue Origin's New Glenn with a Blue Moon test lander, NASA's SLS with Orion and crew, and SpaceX Starship. Astronauts will dock and test systems with both landers but will not transfer into the Starship test article. The discussion highlighted propellant transfer challenges for future lunar Starship missions and improvements in video quality via Starlink lasers. Host Lester Holt and guest Jeremy Parsons, NASA Artemis program manager, reviewed a NASA PowerPoint slide detailing the sequence. Parsons confirmed energetic progress at Blue Origin and SpaceX, recent Starship Flight 14 reaching orbit, upcoming propellant transfer demo in early 2027, on-schedule life support for Blue Moon, and baseline 4K video downlink on Artemis III using Starlink optical terminals. The throughline was cautious optimism about commercial partnerships enabling a 2028 lunar landing on Artemis IV.

▶ Source: NBC News

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Axiom Space and Prada collaborate on advanced Artemis lunar spacesuits

Jun 23, 2026

The AP segment profiles the Axiom Space team developing next-generation spacesuits with Prada for NASA's Artemis lunar missions. Speakers highlight material science parallels with Prada, contrast Apollo-era limitations with new demands for extended surface time and mobility, and note the life-critical nature of the suits. It draws on direct quotes from Axiom engineers and executives, references Apollo heritage versus Artemis requirements, and emphasizes practical tasks like squatting and lunging.

▶ Source: Associated Press