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NASA Sets Launch Coverage for Artemis Mega Moon Rocket, Spacecraft

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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A livestream of the rocket and spacecraft at the launch pad currently is available on the NASA Kennedy YouTube channel .

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  • A livestream of the rocket and spacecraft at the launch pad currently is available on the NASA Kennedy YouTube channel .
  • Launch coverage will continue through translunar injection and spacecraft separation, setting Orion on its path to the Moon.
  • Follow countdown coverage on NASA's Artemis blog at:
    Live NASA TV coverage leading to launch will begin with commentary of tanking operations at 12 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, followed by launch coverage beginning at 6:30 a.m.
  • Launch coverage will stream on the NASA website , as well as Facebook , Twitch , NASA YouTube , and in 4k on NASA's UHD channel .

NASA to Stream Artemis I Rollout, Briefings on Science, Tech Payloads

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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NASA also will provide livestream coverage of Artemis I's move to the launch pad ahead of its targeted no earlier than Monday Aug. 29 liftoff.

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  • NASA also will provide livestream coverage of Artemis I's move to the launch pad ahead of its targeted no earlier than Monday Aug. 29 liftoff.
  • Artemis I is an uncrewed flight test, the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to the Moon.
  • Ten shoebox-size secondary payloads, called CubeSats, are hitching a ride to space on Artemis I's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and several other investigations are flying inside the Orion spacecraft during the flight test.
  • Each of the payloads will perform science and technology experiments in deep space, expanding understanding of lunar science, technology developments, and deep space radiation.

NASA to Host Briefings to Preview Artemis I Moon Mission

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a pair of briefings on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 5, to preview the upcoming Artemis I lunar mission.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a pair of briefings on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 5, to preview the upcoming Artemis I lunar mission.
  • The mission will take place over the course of about six weeks to check out systems before crew fly aboard on Artemis II.
  • The first briefing will provide an overview of the Artemis I mission, and the second briefing will dive deeper into the Artemis I mission timeline and spacecraft operations.
  • Along with the briefings, NASA will host an Artemis I media day at Johnson Friday, Aug. 5, to showcase Artemis I mission hardware and offer interviews.

Innovation With the Additive Advantage

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time.

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  • Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time.
  • Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of adopting this compelling design and build method.
  • From 3D printing rocket motors to using advanced materials to produce aircraft parts, the company uses AM across the enterprise .
  • Advancements in additive manufacturing are enabling the rapid development of next-generation materials and hardware with reduced life-cycle costs and cycle times to give our warfighters the tactical advantage against emerging threats in complex combat environments, says Larry Ferranto, vice president, maritime/land systems and sensors operations, Northrop Grumman.

NASA Prepares for Space Launch System Rocket Services Contract

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As NASA prepares for the first integrated flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to the Moon this summer as part of Artemis, the agency is moving toward a services contract model for long-term SLS hardware production and operations to reduce costs.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As NASA prepares for the first integrated flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to the Moon this summer as part of Artemis, the agency is moving toward a services contract model for long-term SLS hardware production and operations to reduce costs.
  • "This approach will also allow NASA to streamline SLS production and operations under one contract, creating a more affordable and sustainable exploration framework for decades to come."
  • In a pre-solicitation notice for the Exploration Production and Operations Contract published Tuesday, NASA is proposing to transfer SLS production and associated testing, manufacturing, and transportation facilities from multiple existing hardware procurement contracts to a single launch service contract with Deep Space Transport LLC.
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NASA to Host Media Activities in Houston Ahead of Lunar Mission

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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The mission will take place over the course of about six weeks to check out systems before crew fly aboard on Artemis II.

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  • The mission will take place over the course of about six weeks to check out systems before crew fly aboard on Artemis II.
  • The media day will feature mission support facilities, trainers, and hardware for future Artemis missions, as well as interview opportunities with program leaders, flight directors, astronauts, scientists, and engineers.
  • In-depth mission briefing Discuss the Artemis I mission profile with flight directors and mission experts.
  • Artemis mission control Chat with flight directors, engineers and astronauts while in the control room that will be used throughout the Artemis I mission.

NASA to Discuss Status of Artemis I Moon Mission

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy, technicians continue to prepare SLS and Orion for Artemis I .

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  • Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy, technicians continue to prepare SLS and Orion for Artemis I .
  • Jim Free, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington
    To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: [email protected] .
  • Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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NASA to Discuss Status of Artemis I Moon Mission

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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NASA has reviewed the data from the rehearsal and determined the testing campaign is complete.

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  • NASA has reviewed the data from the rehearsal and determined the testing campaign is complete.
  • NASA officials will discuss the outcome of the wet dress rehearsal, plans to return the rocket and spacecraft to the VAB, and repair the leak.
  • Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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NASA to Discuss, Conduct Test to Prepare for Artemis I Moon Mission

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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NASA will provide live coverage of the test on NASA Television media channel, as well as host media calls before and after the wet dress rehearsal test with audio streaming live on the agency's website .

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  • NASA will provide live coverage of the test on NASA Television media channel, as well as host media calls before and after the wet dress rehearsal test with audio streaming live on the agency's website .
  • Coverage with live commentary throughout tanking operations will air on the media channel of NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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NASA to Pick Next Generation Spacesuits for Moonwalking, Spacewalking

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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The announcement will air live on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app .

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  • The announcement will air live on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app .
  • Lindsay Aitchison, program executive for Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program, NASA Headquarters
    Lara Kearney, manager, Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program, NASA Johnson
    Media are invited to attend in-person and hear remarks by key NASA officials involved in the selection followed by a question-and-answer session.
  • To participate by phone, media must contact the newsroom by 6 p.m. (5 p.m. CDT) Tuesday, May 31.
  • New spacesuits that allow humans to explore the lunar surface and unlock new spacewalk capabilities outside the International Space Station are a critical part of advancing human exploration in space and demonstrating continued American leadership.