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NBC NewsBApr 2, 12:37 AM

Artemis II launches historic mission around the moon

Four astronauts are beginning a 10 day mission looping around the moon. It’s a new chapter in space exploration with a veteran crew testing a spaceship that’s never before carried humans. NBC News’ To

Business InsiderBApr 2, 12:49 AM

Artemis II launched for its journey around the moon

NASA successfully launches its first lunar mission in decades. Read the original article on Business Insider

CBS NewsBApr 1, 11:30 PM

These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon

NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

CBS NewsBApr 2, 12:07 AM

How will Artemis II astronauts sleep in space?

Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.

NBC NewsBApr 1, 2:21 AM

He walked on the moon in 1972. This is his advice for the Artemis II astronauts.

Harrison Schmitt, now 90, was on the Apollo 17 mission — the last time humans visited the moon. On Wednesday, NASA's Artemis II mission aims to kickstart a return.

CBS NewsBApr 1, 11:34 PM

Watch: Artemis II launches on historic moon mission | Special Report

The Artemis II mission lifted off on Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the launch.

CBS NewsBApr 2, 3:49 AM

Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.

The GuardianAApr 1, 11:25 PM

Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon mission

Mass of spectators cheers dazzling Florida launch as astronauts head to moon for first time in almost 54 years Nasa’s moon rocket Artemis II launched on Wednesday evening, carrying astronauts to the m

The AtlanticAApr 1, 11:00 AM

Photos: Counting Down to the Launch of Artemis II

NASA’s Artemis II—the first mission to carry humans beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years—is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2026. The 10-day journey will take four astronauts around the moon a

CBS NewsBApr 1, 11:49 PM

Crowds gather to watch Artemis II launch in Florida

As millions around the world watched the Artemis II launch online and on television, thousands gathered around Florida to watch it in person. CBS News' Rob Marciano has more.

CBS NewsBApr 2, 12:03 AM

Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch

Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discu

CBS NewsBApr 2, 12:02 AM

What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

NBC NewsBApr 1, 9:45 PM

'I really like space': Thousands gather to see Artemis II launch

NBC News' Ryan Chandler is at "what feels like the biggest star party on Earth," chatting with people gathered on a pier in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the Artemis II launch.

NBC NewsBApr 2, 4:07 AM

Artemis II launch captured by passenger on flight

Artemis II launch captured by passenger on flight

NBC NewsBApr 2, 12:27 AM

Parents hope Artemis II launch will inspire their kids

NBC News' Emilie Ikeda speaks with audience members watching the Artemis II launch at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey.

NBC NewsBApr 1, 7:01 PM

Artemis II crew greets crowds before heading to launch

Artemis II crew greets crowds before heading to launch

CBS NewsBApr 1, 11:26 PM

What's the status of the Artemis II rocket?

Four astronauts are on a historic, unprecedented mission around the far side of the moon and back after the Artemis II launched on Wednesday. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute,

CBS NewsBApr 2, 4:01 AM

Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch

NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.

New York TimesAApr 2, 4:05 AM

The Artemis II Toilet Had a Problem

The Universal Waste Management System aboard the Orion capsule is an innovation in deep space toiletry (it seems to be fixed now).

NBC NewsBApr 1, 4:41 PM

Launch fever hits Florida as visitors flock to NASA's moon launch

Locals and visitors who came for the moon launch are jockeying for prime spots to see NASA's Artemis II mission lift off, with some resorting to extreme measures.

NBC NewsBApr 1, 11:08 PM

Artemis II successfully launches from Cape Canaveral

Artemis II successfully launches from Cape Canaveral

New York TimesAApr 2, 4:27 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.

Business InsiderBApr 1, 6:15 PM

The Artemis II is the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years. Photos show the US' exploration of the moon through history.

The crew of the Artemis II. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images The Artemis II mission is set to launch on Wednesday. It's the first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years. Here's a complete history

CBS NewsBApr 2, 12:29 AM

Former NASA astronaut on what Artemis II astronauts will be doing in space

Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.

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.

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.

LA TimesAMar 31, 10:00 AM

How NASA plans to keep Artemis astronauts alive if disaster strikes

NASA's powerful Launch Abort System, designed to outrun an exploding rocket, is the result of years of work from scientists and engineers across the country, including in Southern California's Mojave

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.

VoxBApr 1, 11:15 AM

America is going back to the moon

NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft rest at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. | Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images I have yet to see Project Hail Mary, the buzzy spa

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.

CBS NewsBApr 1, 11:37 PM

Return to the moon driven by courage and curiosity

"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what got us here as the Artemis II mission kicks off.

The VergeBApr 1, 10:44 PM

NASA launches four astronauts toward the Moon on the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II flight, which is set to take four astronauts toward the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, successfully launched on Wednesday evening. The Artemis II mission, part of NAS

Business InsiderBApr 2, 1:14 AM

Watch the Artemis II launch that sent astronauts back to the moon for the first time since 1972

NASA's Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday. Joe Skipper/Reuters NASA is sending four astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than half a century. The astr

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.

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Al JazeeraBApr 1, 11:09 PM

Watch the moment Artemis II launches historic mission around the moon

NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.

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

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

Al JazeeraBApr 1, 10:39 PM

NASA successfully launches historic Artemis II moon mission

The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.

The HillBApr 1, 5:30 PM

WATCH: NASA’s historic Artemis II successfully lifts off, reaches orbit

Cheers erupted Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after NASA's long-awaited Artemis II launched into the sky, embarking on its historic mission to the moon.

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

The HillBApr 1, 2:43 PM

Mark Kelly on Artemis II mission: ‘This is something we’ve never done before’

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired NASA astronaut, said Wednesday that the Artemis II mission to the moon is uncharted territory for American space explorers.  “They’re going to go 4,000 miles on th

BBC NewsAApr 2, 3:09 AM

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

Associated PressAApr 1, 5:35 PM

NASA's to begin first moon mission in 53 years Wednesday - KBTX News 3

NASA's to begin first moon mission in 53 years Wednesday  KBTX News 3

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

Associated PressAApr 1, 7:25 PM

NASA is set to send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972 - KOTA Territory News

NASA is set to send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972  KOTA Territory News

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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

Fox NewsCApr 1, 10:37 PM

Artemis II launches astronauts around the moon in first deep space mission since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II crew launched on the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, sending four astronauts around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.

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)

Daily WireCMar 31, 9:17 PM

The Media Does Not Want To Talk About This Historic NASA Launch. Here’s Why.

On Christmas Eve of 1968, as American soldiers became increasingly involved in a protracted war in a faraway country, and as political assassinations were becoming a regular feature of domestic politi

RedStateDApr 1, 11:04 PM

Breaking: NASA's Artemis II Rocket Blasts Off for Inspiring Moonshot

Daily CallerDApr 1, 10:48 PM

NASA’s Artemis II Launches On Mission Aiming To Go Farther Than Man Has Gone Before

NASA’s Artemis II mission launched at 6:35 p.m. on April 1 from the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. The rocket and Orion spacecraft launched after the 10-minute hold was briefly exten

TownhallDApr 2, 12:15 AM

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

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

Just the NewsCApr 1, 12:00 AM

Watch Live: NASA launches astronauts in Artemis II lunar mission

The spacecraft was expected to launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at 6:24 p.m. Eastern, but there has been a slight delay, with the countdown expected to resume shortly.

Just the NewsCApr 1, 12:00 AM

NASA's Artemis II crew successfully takes off in first lunar mission in over 50 years

Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson told the Artemis crew that “the hopes and dreams of a new generation," are with them as they aim to reach a greater distance from Earth than anyone has befor

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.

Just the NewsCApr 1, 12:00 AM

NASA investigates potential battery issue ahead of lunar launch

Engineers are working to determine whether the issue was with a sensor or a battery itself, after one of the two batteries for the launch abort system was "out of temperature range."

The BlazeCApr 1, 2:00 PM

America returns to the moon: How to watch Artemis II launch

NASA is counting down to the launch of Artemis II on Wednesday, the first time in more than 50 years the space agency has sent a crewed mission to the moon. After suffering a series of significant set

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

Washington ExaminerCApr 1, 10:38 PM

Artemis II lifts off with four astronauts on journey to moon and back

NASA‘s Artemis II rocket lifted off on Wednesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, sending astronauts back into deep space for the first time in 53 years. Crowds cheered as the rocket blasted off from the

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