NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to Test

NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?
NASA's first two crewed Artemis moon missions have been pushed back to 2026 and 2027, respectively, and the move could have big ramifications for the agency's Artemis program and competition with China for leadership in space.
NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to the Test
With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.
Watch NASA's Artemis Orion moon spacecraft blow its top during testing (video)
NASA shared a slow motion video of the forward bay cover jettison test, which was completed on Nov. 23. The test demonstrated the processes for ejecting the spacecraft's docking module, which is required to properly unfold Orion's parachute system and deploy the five airbags designed to inflate upon splashdown, according to the statement.
New commercial Artemis moon rovers undergo testing at NASA
Through NASA's Artemis campaign, astronauts will land on the lunar surface and use a new generation of spacesuits and rovers as they live, work, and conduct science in the moon's south pole region, exploring more of the lunar surface than ever before.
NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
The Artemis 2 and 3 moon missions face delays due to Orion spacecraft challenges, affecting timelines and plans
Preparing For Moon: NASA Achieves First Test Milestone Of Rovers For Emergencies
NASA is testing how to explore the Moon and rescue incapacitated astronauts using a rover. In a statement, the agency said that earlier this month, it completed the first leg of tests on prototype rovers (Lunar Terrain Vehicles) from Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Watch NASA’s SLS rocket take one small step toward the Artemis II moon mission
Though it isn't expected to launch until 2026 at the earliest, NASA is quietly preparing its SLS rocket for the Artemis II lunar mission.
NASA tests new moon rovers for Artemis Missions
NASA is preparing for its exciting Artemis missions, where astronauts will explore the moon’s south pole using advanced spacesuits and rovers. To support these missions, NASA recently tested three new Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTVs) developed by Intuitive Machines,
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