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NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon

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NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon

NASA · Official source · Jul 24, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC

NASA is working with industry to advance the next phase of cislunar infrastructure for the agency’s Artemis program and Moon Base, including orbital assets and demonstrations. Under a contract awarded to Advanced Space, the agency’s CAPSTONE 02 mission will demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations, autonomous navigation, and cislunar communication…