Orion Program

I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte

Listen to this audio excerpt from Ryan Schulte, Orion flywheel project manager: As the four Artemis II astronauts traveled on a 694,481-mile journey around the Moon and back, the Orion spacecraft provided them with all the essentials for deep space life, including daily exercise.

Posted April 30, 2026

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International Space Station (ISS)

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Johnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation

The National Space Club & Foundation announced its annual award recipients March 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Two dedicated leaders from NASA’s Johnson Space Center were recognized for their contributions to human spaceflight. Orion Program Manager Howard Hu received the Norman L.

Posted April 24, 2026

I Am Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

I Am Artemis: Rebekah Tolatovicz

Listen to this audio excerpt from Rebekah Tolatovicz, a mechanical technician lead supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin: At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is a fleet of Orion spacecraft in work, and Rebekah Tolatovicz’s hands have helped build each one.

Posted April 15, 2026

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

Track NASA’s Artemis II Mission in Real Time

As NASA invites the public to follow the Artemis II mission as a crew of four astronauts venture around the Moon inside the agency’s Orion spacecraft, people around the world can pinpoint Orion during its journey using the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW).

Posted March 6, 2026

I Am Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

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I Am Artemis: Paul Boehm

Listen to this audio excerpt from Paul Boehm, Orion crew support and thermal systems functional area manager: As the Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon, they’ll rely on systems inside the Orion spacecraft to live, work, and keep them safe during their mission. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Paul Boehm, crew support and […]

Posted March 4, 2026

I Am Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

I Am Artemis: Dustin Gohmert

Listen to this audio excerpt from Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival System (OCSS) manager: During NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon, the astronauts inside the Orion spacecraft will be wearing specialized pressure suits designed to protect them throughout their journey.

Posted January 23, 2026

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Fly Legacy Keepsakes with Astronaut Crew

As America approaches its 250th anniversary of declaring independence, NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry a host of mementos that reflect the nation’s long tradition of exploration, innovation, and leadership in its official flight kit.

Posted January 22, 2026

I Am Artemis

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Johnson Flight Operations

Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

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I Am Artemis: Jacki Mahaffey

Listen to this audio excerpt from Jacki Mahaffey, Artemis II chief training officer: When the Artemis II crew travels around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, they will have spent countless hours training for their lunar mission, and Jacki Mahaffey will have played a role in preparing them for their journey. As the Artemis II […]

Posted January 5, 2026

I Am Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

I Am Artemis: Jen Madsen and Trey Perryman

Listen to this audio excerpt from Jen Madsen and Trey Perryman, leads of the Orion Mission Evaluation Room for the Artemis II mission: During NASA’s Artemis II mission, Jen Madsen and Trey Perryman will be leading a team monitoring the Orion spacecraft as it carries four astronauts around the Moon. The team works in the […]

Posted December 29, 2025

I Am Artemis

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Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

I Am Artemis: Grace Lauderdale

Listen to this audio excerpt from Grace Lauderdale, exploration project manager for the Training Systems Office at NASA Johnson: In preparation for their mission around the Moon inside NASA’s Orion spacecraft, the Artemis II crew will spend countless hours training inside the Orion Mission Simulator.

Posted December 23, 2025