NASA's Artemis Program Launches Orion Spacecraft

Dawn Aerospace's Mk-11 Aurora achieved its first supersonic flight, exceeding Mach 1.1 and reaching 82,500 feet, marking a significant step towards satellite launches via aircraft. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas, indicating his ongoing relationship with CEO Elon Musk. In paleontology, scientists in Germany discovered the fossil of Skiphosoura bavarica, enhancing understanding of ancient flying reptiles. Additionally, a six-legged moon landing robot is being developed by China, aiming for a manned lunar landing by 2030. NASA commemorated the second anniversary of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's maiden flight that initiated the Artemis program, which plans to establish a long-term lunar presence and prepare for Mars missions. Architect Bjarke Ingels discussed his collaboration with NASA for moon structures at the Fortune Global Forum.