Lunar Orbital Platform – Gateway

NASA Awards Northrop Grumman Artemis Contract for Gateway Crew Cabin

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Friday, June 5, 2020

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has finalized the contract for the initial crew module of the agency's Gateway lunar orbiting outpost.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has finalized the contract for the initial crew module of the agency's Gateway lunar orbiting outpost.
  • "This contract award is another significant milestone in our plan to build robust and sustainable lunar operations," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • The HALO will be the pressurized living quarters where astronauts will spend their time while visiting the Gateway.
  • This cost plus incentive fee contract allows Northrop Grumman to finalize the design of all systems and subsystems.

NASA Awards Contract to Deliver Science, Tech to Moon Ahead of Human Missions

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

"Under our Artemis program, we are going to the Moon with all of America," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

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  • "Under our Artemis program, we are going to the Moon with all of America," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • These CLPS deliveries are on the cutting edge of our work to do great science and support human exploration of the Moon.
  • NASA has contracted with 14 American companies to deliver science and technology to the lunar surface through competed task orders.
  • Under the Artemis program, early commercial deliveries of payloads to the lunar surface missions enable NASA to perform science experiments,test technologiesand demonstrate capabilities to further explore the Moon and prepare for human missions.

Thousands Apply to Join NASA's Artemis Generation, #BeAnAstronaut

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

"We've entered a bold new era of space exploration with the Artemis program, and we are thrilled to see so many incredible Americans apply to join us," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

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  • "We've entered a bold new era of space exploration with the Artemis program, and we are thrilled to see so many incredible Americans apply to join us," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • "The next class of Artemis Generation astronauts will help us explore more of the Moon than ever before and lead us to the Red Planet."
  • This new class also may launch aboard NASA's powerful new Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis missions to the Moon.
  • Gaining insights from new experiences on and around the Moon will prepare NASA to send the first humans to Mars in the 2030s.

NASA Awards Artemis Contract for Gateway Logistics Services

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Friday, March 27, 2020

At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.

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  • At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
  • "This contract award is another critical piece of our plan to return to the Moon sustainably," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • NASA is planning multiple supply missions in which thecargo spacecraft will stay at the Gateway for six to 12 months at a time.These firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts for logistics services guarantee two missions per logistics services provider with a maximum total value of $7 billion across all contracts as additional missions are needed.
  • The Gateway Logistics Services contract enables NASA to order missions for as long as 12 years with a 15-year performance period and provides the ability to add new competitive providers.

NAB Show to Explore Artemis Lunar Exploration Program with NASA Administrator

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

NAB Show has confirmed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as a featured speaker for a NAB Show Main Stage session on Monday, April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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  • NAB Show has confirmed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as a featured speaker for a NAB Show Main Stage session on Monday, April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • The session will focus on the use of advanced media technology in documenting NASAs Artemis program, targeting a return to the Moon by 2024, sustainable exploration by 2028 and preparing for human exploration of Mars in the 2030s.
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    The Artemis program includes plans for robotic and human scientific research of the lunar surface and observations of the solar system that can only be performed beyond the Earths atmosphere.
  • The Administrator serves as NASA's chief executive officer, responsible for leading NASA in its mission to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Maxar Selected by NASA to Deliver Robotic Arm for Lunar Lander, Extends Leadership in Space Robotics

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Maxar will provide a complete robotic system including all avionics, mechanical systems and operational support while on the lunar surface.

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  • Maxar will provide a complete robotic system including all avionics, mechanical systems and operational support while on the lunar surface.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200204005333/en/
    Maxar has been selected by NASA to deliver SAMPLR, a robotic arm that will be used to explore the Moon.
  • Together with NASA, Maxar is also developing the revolutionary capability to robotically assemble and service spacecraft and other space infrastructure in orbit.
  • Maxars recent work with NASA on SAMPLR and several other Space Infrastructure missions demonstrate positive momentum for our expanding civil and government space portfolio.

NASA Selects First Commercial Destination Module for International Space Station

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Monday, January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Axiom Space of Houston to provide at least one habitable commercial module to be attached to the International Space Station as the agency continues to open the station for commercial use.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Axiom Space of Houston to provide at least one habitable commercial module to be attached to the International Space Station as the agency continues to open the station for commercial use.
  • "NASA has once again recognized the hard work, talent, and experience of Houstonians as we expand the International Space Station and promote commercial opportunities in space," said Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.
  • "This partnership between NASA and Axiom Space a Houston, Texas original illustrates how critically important the International Space Station is, and will continue to be, for developing new technologies for low-Earth orbit and beyond, and for continuing America's leadership in space.
  • Developing commercial destinations in low-Earth orbit is one of five elements of NASA's plan to open the International Space Station to new commercial and marketing opportunities.

Texas Native Loral O'Hara to Graduate as NASA Astronaut with Eye on Artemis Missions

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

After completing more than two years of basic training, she will become eligible for spaceflight assignments to the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis missions to the Moon, and future missions to Mars.

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  • After completing more than two years of basic training, she will become eligible for spaceflight assignments to the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis missions to the Moon, and future missions to Mars.
  • The new graduates also will be available for in-person and remote media interviews following the ceremony.
  • The class includes 11 NASA candidates, as well as two Canadian Space Agency (CSA) candidates, selected in 2017.
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