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In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moonMillions watched on April 1 as the Artemis II mission sent humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972. Here's the day in pictures.
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Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likelyThe experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly expanding the longevity of its spacecraft.
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Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moonNASA's Artemis II rocket has taken off in a historic launch on Florida's Space Coast, sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.
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How to watch NASA's historic Artemis II launch for the moonNASA's Artemis II mission is set to take four astronauts on a record-breaking spaceflight around the moon, bringing humans farther into space than ever before. Here's how to watch it.
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'80% chance of a go,' launch weather officer says at NASA's Artemis II prelaunch conferenceNASA said an X-class solar flare is not currently expected to affect the Artemis II mission, while weather on Earth looks favorable for a smooth launch.
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Artemis II timeline: 12 key steps that will take NASA astronauts to the moon and backNASA is gearing up to send astronauts back to the lunar environment for the first time in nearly 55 years. We've broken the 10-day mission into 12 key steps, from the historic liftoff to a record-breaking splashdown.
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NASA's historic Artemis II mission gets green light for flight as countdown beginsNASA has given the 10-day Artemis II mission the green light after its flight readiness review, and the weather outlook remains favorable.
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'We are getting very, very close': NASA makes final Artemis II preparations as expectation grows for Wednesday launchNASA's Artemis II crew is ready to fly around the moon, with promising weather forecasts for a Wednesday launch.
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