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A new study in Science Advances confirms that NASA's DART mission successfully shifted the heliocentric orbit of the Didymos-Dimorphos asteroid system. This marks the first time humanity has intentionally altered the orbital path of a celestial body around the Sun, providing a critical validation for planetary defense.
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NASA has scrapped its planned 2027 lunar landing, re-tasking Artemis III for Low Earth Orbit tests. Under new Administrator Jared Isaacman, the agency is pivoting to a dual-mission strategy for 2028, prioritizing technical readiness for spacesuits and docking procedures to ensure a more successful and sustainable return to the Moon.
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NASA has officially delayed the Artemis manned Moon landing to 2028 due to technical challenges with the heat shield and landing systems. Under Administrator Jared Isaacman, the agency is shifting toward a more commercial approach to speed up development. Meanwhile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s alert system has successfully launched, generating 800,000 alerts on its first night.
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NASA has pushed back the highly anticipated Artemis II lunar mission from March to April 2026 due to a technical failure in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's helium flow. The rocket must be returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for repairs, highlighting the ongoing technical challenges in the mission.
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NASA's SLS rocket cleared a major fueling test with no leaks, paving the way for the Artemis II crewed lunar mission to launch as early as March 6, 2026.
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