Artemis II: NASA's first crewed mission to the moon since 1972
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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photosAs Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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There's an issue with the Artemis II heat shield, but NASA isn't worried. Here's why.The Artemis II astronauts are about to fall to Earth at the fastest speed humans have ever travelled inside a spacecraft with a compromised heat shield. But NASA remains confident they will be safe.
By Patrick Pester Published
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'So much magic': Artemis II shares first images from the far side of the moon, including new 'Earthset' and total eclipse in spaceNASA's first set of images captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby are here, and they're stunning.
By Ben Turner Published
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The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in historyArtemis II is now the farthest crewed mission from Earth in history. The occasion was marked by a number of poignant moments.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to knowThe Artemis II astronauts have reached the moon and will soon lose contact with NASA as they whip around the lunar far side. Here's how to follow along with their journey and everything you need to know about the "dark side" of the moon.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moonLive Science spoke with Rebecca Boyle, author of "Our Moon" about how the moon has been viewed both culturally and scientifically through history.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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I've witnessed nearly 100 rocket launches. Artemis II was like nothing I've ever experienced.Opinion A veteran space reporter describes the full-body experience of watching NASA's historic Artemis II lift off
By Roger Guillemette Published
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'Trust us; you look amazing': Artemis II crewmembers share first message from spaceAs Artemis II begins humanity's first return to the moon in over 50 years, the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft shared their first message from deep space.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Artemis II officially leaves Earth's orbit on the way to the moonWith a successful translunar injection burn, NASA's Artemis II mission stopped circling Earth and began the first crewed journey toward the moon since the Apollo era.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
