Did NASA’s Artemis II mission really do lunar science or go to the Moon for all humanity?
NASA's Artemis II mission, while celebrated, has been misrepresented regarding its lunar science contributions. Official statements claim it aids in selecting future landing sites, yet the mission only performed a brief flyby, lacking sufficient time or proximity for meaningful observations. In contrast, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been mapping the Moon for over 15 years, providing extensive data.
India’s space agency: In ’25 it did 20 maneuvers to avoid collisions in space
ISRO's annual Space Situational Report reveals that in 2025, the agency conducted 20 maneuvers to prevent collisions in space. This included 4 collision avoidance maneuvers for GEO satellites and 14 for LEO satellites, including one for NISAR. Additionally, ISRO shifted the orbit of Chandayaan-2 twice due to conflicts with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.