
Artemis II Heat Shield: Early Successes and Lingering Doubts
Artemis II's heat shield performed better than expected, with reduced char loss. However, concerns remain about critical hardware and timelines for future Artemis missions.

Artemis II's heat shield performed better than expected, with reduced char loss. However, concerns remain about critical hardware and timelines for future Artemis missions.

New system uses DART mission data to calculate the best impact location on Earth-threatening asteroids, minimizing the risk of gravitational keyholes. Apophis' 2029 flyby is a safe test.