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Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

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HuffPostCApr 1, 9:57 PM

Artemis II Astronauts Bound For Moon After Rocketing Away On NASA's First Lunar Voyage In Decades

It is NASA’s biggest step yet toward establishing a permanent lunar presence.

LA TimesAApr 1, 5:13 PM

NASA will attempt to launch astronauts to the moon today. What to know and how to watch

Live coverage for NASA's Artemis II mission is underway. The mission aims to send humans to the moon for the first time in a half-century.

NPRAApr 2, 9:00 AM

In a thunderous launch, Artemis II astronauts leave Earth. Here's what's next

NASA's Artemis II crew has successfully launched on a mission that will take it around the moon and back to Earth. Here's what to expect over their roughly 10-day journey.

CBS NewsBApr 2, 4:57 PM

Former astronaut Terry Hart reacts to Artemis II launch

Former astronaut Terry Hart is reacting to the Artemis II launch and describes what could come next in the mission to the moon. Hart joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more.

LA TimesAApr 1, 10:44 PM

NASA launches humans to moon for first time in half-century

NASA launched the Artemis II mission, which will carry humans to the moon for the first time since 1972.

HuffPostCMar 30, 9:33 PM

NASA Begins Countdown For First Launch To Moon In 53 Years

The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back.

NBC NewsBApr 2, 11:15 AM

Artemis II Roars Into Space in Groundbreaking Moon Mission

The Artemis II, NASA’s most powerful rocket ever, blasted off with four astronauts inside the Orion space capsule on Wednesday, beginning their journey to get humans back on the lunar surface for the

New York TimesAApr 2, 11:15 AM

Artemis II Completes First Day of Its NASA Lunar Mission

The crew, three Americans and a Canadian, are the first humans to travel to the moon in more than 50 years. They will not land on the surface, but the mission will pave the way for future visits.

The GuardianAApr 2, 1:39 PM

Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise

The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American It gave the appearance of a true all-American moment: a Nasa moon rocket blasting into

LA TimesAMar 30, 10:00 AM

A SoCal native is set to pilot NASA's lunar mission — and become the first Black person to reach the moon

Victor Glover, who grew up in Pomona, will pilot NASA's first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. If successful, he'll be the first Black person to reach the moon.

CBS NewsBApr 2, 4:18 PM

The Artemis II crew is in space. Here's what's next.

The Artemis II crew woke up in space and is now performing a set of inspections before a mission toward the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Kris Van Cleave and Rob Marciano have more.

VoxBApr 1, 9:08 PM

Humanity’s return to the moon is a deeply religious mission

Editor’s Note, April 1, 5:00 pm ET: The interview in this piece was conducted when NASA first revealed the crew for Artemis II in 2023. With the launch now taking place, Vox is republishing the piece.

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PBS NewsHourAApr 1, 10:30 PM

Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon

For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astron

The HillBApr 2, 6:50 PM

How Artemis II astronauts use the bathroom – and why it’s historic

There are now 10 toilets in space.

AxiosAApr 2, 1:15 AM

Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission

NASA's Artemis II Moon mission successfully launched from Florida's John F. Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday afternoon at 6:35pm ET. Why it matters: Artemis II's planned crewed lunar flyby is set to

The HillBApr 1, 6:16 PM

Watch live: Artemis II crew set to launch as NASA eyes return to moon

NASA’s Artemis II test flight is set to launch later Wednesday, marking the first crewed mission to head toward the moon in more than five decades. The crew, including U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Vi

AxiosAApr 1, 2:20 PM

NASA's Artemis II Moon mission is set to make space history

Just a few hours remain in the countdown for Artemis II, NASA's mission to return astronauts to lunar orbit for the first time since the Apollo era. The agency's new lunar hopes and dreams are sittin

BBC NewsAApr 2, 2:04 PM

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

BBC NewsAApr 2, 12:20 PM

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

Christian Science MonitorAApr 2, 9:00 AM

Letter from mission control: 4 astronauts soar toward moon ‘for all humanity’

In the first endeavor to orbit the moon in more than half a century, four astronauts launched on the Artemis II mission from Cape Canaveral. A Monitor journalist watched the historic step toward a lun

The HillBApr 1, 6:54 PM

Rubio NATO post from 2023 goes viral after Trump threats

A more than 2-year-old social media post by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in which he asserted that U.S. presidents should not be able to unilaterally pull out of NATO resurfaced Wednesday after Pres

BBC NewsAApr 2, 4:12 PM

NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)

Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

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Washington TimesCApr 2, 2:33 PM

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA's push toward a landing in two y

RedStateDApr 2, 6:36 PM

Artemis's Lunar Loos Back Online - but Now the Astronauts Are Cold

BreitbartDApr 2, 12:12 AM

Artemis II Launches After Trump Pledges to Send Astronauts to the Moon Again

Artemis II launched into space on Wednesday hours after President Trump pledged to send U.S. astronauts to the moon. The post Artemis II Launches After Trump Pledges to Send Astronauts to the Moon Aga

Daily SignalCApr 1, 10:54 PM

LIFTOFF: Successful Artemis II Launch Sends Astronauts Into Deep Space

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration successfully launched four astronauts into deep space for the first time in more than 50 years. Artemis II launched... Read More The post LIFTOFF: Suc

Daily WireCApr 1, 8:33 PM

Artemis Successfully Launched To The Moon. What’s Next?

NASA successfully launched the Artemis II mission Wednesday evening, sending four astronauts on a historic journey toward the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years and a m

Hot AirCApr 1, 6:30 PM

Artemis II Launch Day (Update)

The Western JournalDApr 1, 11:23 PM

BREAKING: Artemis II Launch Is Massive Success as America Returns to the Moon for First Time in Over 50 Years

Artemis II blasted into the Florida sky Wednesday night with a thunderous roar to mark the start of America’s first lunar mission in more than 50 years. NASA said an […] The post BREAKING: Artemis II

BreitbartDApr 1, 7:49 AM

NASA's Artemis II Moon Shot Ready to Launch at Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- It’s humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972 and it is all set to launch on Wednesday. The post NASA’s Artemis II Moon Shot Ready to Launch at Cape Canaveral appeared fi

The American ConservativeBApr 2, 2:49 PM

USA Launches Manned Moon Flyby Mission

State of the Union: The mission will be the first crewed deep-space flight since the Apollo program. The post USA Launches Manned Moon Flyby Mission appeared first on The American Conservative.

ReasonAApr 1, 10:45 PM

Artemis II Launches a New Era of Lunar Exploration

Artemis might return astronauts to the moon, but only after years of delays and a price tag far exceeding the government’s projections.

PJ MediaDApr 2, 1:52 PM

Artemis II and the 'Waste of Space'

Daily SignalCMar 31, 9:20 PM

The Space Race Is Back: NASA Prepares for Liftoff of Deep Space Exploration Crew

NASA is set to launch four astronauts on a 10-day mission into space. Artemis II will test NASA’s crew capabilities in deep space and gather... Read More The post The Space Race Is Back: NASA Prepares

TownhallDApr 2, 12:15 AM

Artemis II Blasts Off, Marking America’s Return to Deep Space

BreitbartDApr 2, 2:39 PM

Artemis II Now Flush with Success After Mid-Space Toilet Problem Solved

The moon-bound Artemis II mission crew contacted their NASA controllers just hours after launching Wednesday and told Houston they had a problem; their (ahem) onboard toilet would not work. The post A

RedStateDApr 2, 3:45 PM

Boy's Reaction to Artemis II Launch Goes Viral - NASA Administrator's Response Made It Even Better

RealClearPoliticsBApr 2, 1:11 PM

The Case for Going to the Moon

Why wonder and ambition are important.

PJ MediaDApr 2, 3:49 PM

The Soul-Crushing Cost of NOT Returning to the Moon for 50+ Years

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