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Orion Spacecraft Completes Major Stacking Milestone Ahead of Artemis II Mission

Orion Spacecraft Completes Major Stacking Milestone Ahead of Artemis II Mission

Orion Integrity spacecraft connected with the SLS rocket, readying for historic crewed journey to the Moon KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a move signifying mission readiness, NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team recently joined and connected the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-developed Orion spacecraft with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the upcoming Artemis II mission.  …

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Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown

Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission has been installed on its Space Launch System rocket as preparations for the circumlunar flight continue despite a government shutdown. Sean Duffy, NASA’s acting administration, announced on social media Oct. 20 that the Orion spacecraft, called Integrity by its four-person crew, was “fully attached” to the SLS inside the Vehicle …

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Once unthinkable, NASA and Lockheed now consider launching Orion on other rockets

Once unthinkable, NASA and Lockheed now consider launching Orion on other rockets

Artemis III: A brand-new spacecraft. Artemis IV: A brand-new spacecraft. Artemis V: Will reuse approximately 250 components, primarily life support and avionics equipment, from Artemis II. Artemis VI: Will reuse primary structure (pressure vessel) and secondary structures (gussets, panels, brackets, plates) from Artemis III Orion, and approximately 3,000 components. Lockheed plans to build a fleet of three largely reusable spacecraft, …

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See Orion hunt the half-lit moon on Oct. 12

See Orion hunt the half-lit moon on Oct. 12

Look to the eastern horizon shortly before midnight on Oct. 12 to see the moon rising majestically with the red giant Betelgeuse and the stars of the constellation Orion. Jupiter will be close on their heels. Head out an hour before midnight local time to see the half-lit moon climb above the northeastern horizon, with the reddish light of Betelgeuse …

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Jimmy Rollins expects changes for Phillies; Pedro Martinez on Orion Kerkering

Jimmy Rollins expects changes for Phillies; Pedro Martinez on Orion Kerkering

For the third consecutive year, the Phillies have fallen short in the playoffs. After a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series on Thursday night put an end to Red October, there are plenty of questions surrounding the team entering the offseason. Do the Phillies bring back manager Rob Thomson? Do they keep their core roster …

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Phillies’ Orion Kerkering Bluntly Addressed Season-Ending NLDS Error

Phillies’ Orion Kerkering Bluntly Addressed Season-Ending NLDS Error

The Phillies’ 2025 season ended in the worst way possible on Thursday night. Just one out away from navigating out of trouble in the bottom of the 11th inning with the bases loaded and the game tied 1-1, Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering induced a slow roller off the bat of Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages that bounced off of Kerkering’s foot …

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Orion Kerkering’s wild throw sends Dodgers over Phillies 2-1 and into NL Championship Series

Orion Kerkering’s wild throw sends Dodgers over Phillies 2-1 and into NL Championship Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball’s craziest endings. Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two …

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Dodgers win in 11 innings after Orion Kerkering’s costly error

Dodgers win in 11 innings after Orion Kerkering’s costly error

LOS ANGELES — Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages‘ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win their NL Division Series 3-1. Kerkering hung his head and put hands on knees after his throw sailed …

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