NASA’s next crewed lunar mission
Isar Aerospace has again delayed the second Spectrum test flight after detecting off-nominal behavior in the vehicle’s fluid systems. The company is analyzing data and working to isolate the root cause as launch windows at Andøya Spaceport remain open through June 21. The delays follow several aborted attempts this year while Isar pursues a scale-up of automated production.
Prada has unveiled a body-hugging Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, created with Axiom Space, featuring ventilation tubes woven into the fabric. The collaboration links luxury fashion with space exploration as brands seek fresh relevance amid market softness. Artemis-era space initiatives loom in the background.
NASA has named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas as the Artemis III crew for a mid‑2027, two‑week orbital test flight to practice docking with prototype lunar landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX. The all‑male selection has prompted online criticism and questions about whether Blue Origin’s recent New Glenn explosion will delay the program.