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Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA to fly steeper Artemis 2 reentry to fix heat shield issue

NASA's Orion heat shield, the largest ever for crewed missions, experienced unexpected char loss during Artemis 1's reentry. For Artemis 2, NASA will use a modified, steeper reentry trajectory to minimize the issue while continuing to investigate the root cause.

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Feb 20, 20263 min read

NASA begins critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket

NASA is conducting a second fueling test for the Artemis 2 moon rocket, aiming for a simulated launch tonight after a previous test was cut short by a hydrogen leak.

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Feb 20, 20262 min read

Scientists map Moon's young tectonic ridges, a new source of moonquakes

Scientists mapped small mare ridges on the Moon, revealing they are young, widespread, and caused by lunar contraction. This suggests new moonquake sources, impacting future mission safety.

#lunar geology#moonquakes#tectonics