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ARTEMIS 2 MISSION
Mission Facts:
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Launch date: Feb 8th-11th, 2026
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Mission duration: 10 days
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Total distance traveled: 1.3M miles
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Re-entry speed: 24,500 mph
Four astronauts will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA's path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis.
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​While Artemis II won’t land on the moon, it will make a near pass above the surface and demonstrate the Orion spacecraft’s ability to transport people safely.
SpaceX's Starship V3 test flight is coming on 2026
San Antonio, TX — Feb 2nd, 2026 — SpaceX, which has not announced a target launch date for its next Starship test – known as flight 12 – appears to be making progress in preparing the vehicle for liftoff
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Over the past eleven flights, Starship has demonstrated remarkable progress in reusability, high-altitude maneuvers, and booster performance, each mission providing critical data for the next generation of space operations. These tests have helped validate new heatshield designs, improve guidance and control systems, and refine approaches for future orbital launches.
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SpaceX's next prototype of Starship, known as Version 3, is expected to make its debut in 2026.
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If all goes to plan, Version 3 (V3) could be the Starship model to reach orbit and also refuel its upper stage midflight. Having the capability to refuel in orbit is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.
United States Space Force's SDA TAP Lab Apollo Accelerator
We’re thrilled to announce that Bauhaus Dessau Informatika LLC (dba SpaceApp) has been selected to join the United States Space Force's SDA TAP Lab Apollo Accelerator, Cohort 9!
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As part of this cohort, SpaceApp will spend the next three months advancing our Space Domain Awareness (SDA) solutions, contributing our expertise to enhance the safety and resilience of U.S. space operations.
This selection is a tremendous opportunity for SpaceApp, marking a pivotal milestone in our mission to pioneer technology that ensures security in the space domain. We’re excited to be part of this future-focused initiative!