SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM

May 10 2025SCIENCE

Next Giant Leap: Artemis 2 Moon Mission Takes Shape

NASA is making big strides with its Artemis 2 moon mission. The massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is taking shape inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Technicians recently added the rocket's second stage, known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS). This stage is crucial for pushing the Orion spacecraft and ...

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Space Exploration: Major Shifts in NASA's Budget

The White House has unveiled a budget proposal for 2026 that could significantly alter NASA's trajectory. This proposal aims to reduce the agency's funding by nearly 25% from the previous year. This cut is a big deal because it could change how NASA operates and what it focuses on. The budget proposal has some big changes in store. It suggests phasing out the Sp...

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Feb 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Elon Musk Pushes for Early ISS Retirement

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has sparked a debate by suggesting that the International Space Station (ISS) should be retired much sooner than planned. He proposed that the ISS should be deorbited in just two years, rather than waiting until 2030. This idea has raised eyebrows and questions about the future of space exploration and the role of the ISS. The ISS has b...

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