US Army test site in Yuma used to evaluate parachutes for NASA’s Artemis II flight

The Orion capsule parachute system underwent developmental testing at the Yuma Proving Ground ahead of NASA's Artemis II mission.

How NASA plans to keep Artemis astronauts alive if disaster strikes

NASA's powerful Launch Abort System, designed to outrun an exploding rocket, is the result of years of work from scientists ...
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How will NASA get the Artemis II crew safely back on Earth? Here's the science behind splashdown

While splashdown can be harrowing – the spacecraft will hurdle through the atmosphere faster than the speed of sound and ...
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NASA puzzled why parachutes failed in rocket test

NASA still isn't sure why two parachutes failed during a test flight of its prototype moon rocket just over a month ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...
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NASA warns there's 'no plan B' as Artemis II crew hits riskiest phase

NASA officials have warned there is effectively 'no plan B' if the Artemis II heat shield fails during reentry, widely considered the most dangerous phase of the mission. NASA Administrator Jared ...
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When will Artemis II splashdown? What to expect as NASA mission ends

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An era-defining spaceflight is about to come to an end as the Artemis II astronauts get closer and closer to Earth following a ...
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When will Artemis II splashdown? What to expect as NASA mission ends

An era-defining spaceflight is about to come to an end as the Artemis II astronauts get closer and closer to Earth following a trailblazing moon mission. Along the way, Wiseman's crewmates made ...