Join us as we countdown to launch of Artemis II from historic Launch Complex 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida #NASA #Artemis #SLS This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! OUR MISSION: To inform and inspire the explorers of tomorrow; because we believe that space is better together. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 Web ...

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Join us LIVE from NASA Kennedy Space Center as we countdown to the historic launch of Artemis II #NASA #Artemis #SLS This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! OUR MISSION: To inform and inspire the explorers of tomorrow; because we believe that space is better together. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 Website: https://tlpnetwork ...

Join us as we countdown to launch of Artemis II from historic Launch Complex 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida #NASA #Artemis #SLS This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! OUR MISSION: To inform and inspire the explorers of tomorrow; because we believe that space is better together. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 Web ...

RT BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking)Nasa confirms March mission to fly crew around the Moon, sending humans further into space than ever before https://t.co/CutpIaatxq ...

RT NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (@NASAAdmin)After 50 days on the job, visits to every NASA center, a dozen town halls, and reviewing thousands of workforce submissions, it is clear there is much we can do to better empower our people and focus resources on the most pressing objectives.Getting back to the Moon means getting back to the basics. NASA must regain its core competencies in technical, engineering, and operational excellence, and in doing so, we’ll save up to $1B a year to fund more missions o ...

Our podcast on science and technology. America will soon launch a mission to the Moon. But could China land people on the surface first? https://t.co/8qxSRQtYNb ...

NASA began conducting a major fueling test for its Artemis II mission on Monday, the agency said, in a key rehearsal that could pave the way to return astronauts to the vicinity of the moon for the first time since 1972 https://t.co/wUlK5Nv2fo ...

Sometime in the coming weeks, all being well, Artemis II, will carry a crew of four back to the Moon. Though it will not land, it could blaze a trail for future missions https://t.co/ybxaZYPqwS ...

Space Race Urgency - The space industry emphasizes the urgency for the US to win the space race against China, highlighting that delays could shift the balance of power on Earth [2] - The industry aims to land American astronauts on the moon before China, targeting the end of the decade [3][6] - The industry is considering the development of bases and potentially a Martian colony, including economy and quantum communication, to be the first on Mars [4] - The industry is comparing the urgency of space exploration to the Manhattan Project, suggesting a need for rapid development and innovation [4] Competition and Contracts - The industry supports competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin for the lunar lander contract, prioritizing speed and efficiency [6][7][9] - NASA aims to select the company that builds the lunar lander the fastest, emphasizing that open competition is beneficial [9] Isaacman's Position and Relationships - Isaacman clarified that he has no direct or indirect equity exposure to any aerospace company, including SpaceX [12] - Isaacman distanced himself from Elon Musk, stating he is not a close ally and has disclosed all financial ties to the ethics committee [14] - Isaacman's previous business relationships with SpaceX, including space flights and his company's business dealings, raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest [10][12][13]