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Nasa's Artemis II Revives Traditional Aerospace Practices for Lunar Missions

4/2/2026

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NASA's Artemis II marks a return to traditional aerospace practices by using components from past programs.
The Space Launch System's core stage is built by Boeing and Northrop Grumman boosters.
The Orion spacecraft is designed by Lockheed Martin with a European Space Agency service module.
Artemis III through V will involve lunar landings with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing landers.
Artemis III will practice docking in orbit around Earth.

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NASA's Artemis II marks a return to traditional aerospace practices by using components from past programs.
The Space Launch System's core stage is built by Boeing and Northrop Grumman boosters.
The Orion spacecraft is designed by Lockheed Martin with a European Space Agency service module.
Artemis III through V will involve lunar landings with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing landers.
Artemis III will practice docking in orbit around Earth.