NASA Artemis II mission
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SpaceX receives $950 million from NASA for three more crewed ISS flights
NASA's Crew 13 launch with SpaceX is expected in October, and Crew 14 is looking to fly next spring.
SpaceX will conduct an additional three crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station through 2030, netting the company up to $946 million upon completion.
SpaceX is reportedly winding down its Dragon program.
Artemis II commander and pilot shifted to emeritus status at NASA
Hansen's Artemis 2 duties officially concluded on Sept. 2.
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover transitioned into 'emeritus status' at NASA in September.
The Artemis II astronauts flew around the moon in April, becoming the first people to go beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot retire from NASA
The Artemis II crew flew around the moon in April with two other astronauts, setting a distance record for humanity.
Glover's new job at Cal Poly took effect September 1, the same day he retired from the Navy.
NASA announced that Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will no longer serve as active astronauts.
“This is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing and that we've got to get through this together.”
Artemis II crew receives Space Medal of Honor; Trump establishes space academy
What the Artemis II crew learned during their test flight will help NASA return astronauts to the lunar surface as early as 2028.
Trump said a location for the new academy will be chosen shortly.
Victor Glover was the Artemis II pilot.
Trump Plans White House Ceremony Honoring Artemis II Astronauts
Artemis II was the first crewed flight of NASA's Orion spacecraft and the first mission to travel around the moon in over fifty years.
Donald Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen on August 28 at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA is targeting Artemis III for low Earth orbit commercial lander tests in 2027 and Artemis IV for a lunar landing in 2028.
“Certainly, the astronauts were aware and monitoring their spacecraft systems. Under President Trump’s leadership, Artemis II captivated the world, inspired a generation, and gave us the confidence to press on as America returns to the Moon to build a base and to stay. Artemis III is the next mission up in that campaign, but it will be in 2028 during Artemis IV, when NASA astronauts will once again walk on the Moon.”
Trump announces Artemis II crew to receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor
The Artemis II crew completed their flight by splashing down safely on April 10.
According to NASA, only 30 astronauts have received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
President Joe Biden awarded the medal to Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken in 2023.
“distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and of mankind,”
Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen announces retirement
Victor Glover became the first Black person to travel to deep space.
Hansen said his decision came after 32 years of military service and 17 years as a Canadian Space Agency astronaut.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Hansen represented the Canadian Space Agency with the utmost distinction.
“And it sounds like you saw a lot of joy up there. There was a lot of joy. We’re not always on the joy train, this crew, there are many times we’re not on the joy train, but we are committed to getting back on the joy train as soon as we can. And that is a useful life skill for any team trying to get something done.”