Boeing-built core stage powers NASA Artemis II launch as Orion begins first crewed lunar mission in decades
Boeing said the core stage it built for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully powered the launch of the Artemis II mission.
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Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft launches NASA Artemis II crew on first crewed lunar mission in 53 years
Lockheed Martin announced that NASA’s Orion spacecraft has launched aboard the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of the Artemis II mission.
Airbus-built European Service Module ready to support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Airbus has confirmed that the European Service Module (ESM-2), built on behalf of the European Space Agency, is fully integrated, fuelled and ready for the Artemis II mission.
Northrop Grumman boosters prepare Artemis II for first human deep space flight since Apollo
Northrop Grumman five-segment solid rocket boosters will power the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System as part of the Artemis II mission, launching from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center as early as February 6, 2026.
Lockheed Martin completes Orion spacecraft for Artemis II Moon mission
Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, handing it over to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team.
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Boeing delivers second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA
Boeing has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. SLS is the only rocket capable of carrying crew and large cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch.
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Northrop Grumman delivers rocket booster segments for Artemis II mission
Northrop Grumman delivered twin solid rocket booster segments to Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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