Inside the history of the Artemis II launch
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CBS NewsBApr 1, 2:39 PM
How to watch the Artemis II launch
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 10:26 PM
Inside the history of the Artemis II launch
NASA's Artemis II crew is set for a historic liftoff on Wednesday. Jack Kiraly, director of government relations for the Planetary Society, and Harrison Schmitt, an Apollo 17 astronaut, join CBS News
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
NBC NewsBMar 30, 4:33 PM
NASA prepares for Artemis II launch after delay
NASA prepares for Artemis II launch after delay
CBS NewsBApr 1, 10:11 PM
Breaking down the final checks ahead of Artemis II launch
With less than an hour before the launch window opens for the Artemis II mission, NASA is going through its final checks. Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague join CBS Ne
CBS NewsBApr 1, 9:18 PM
What was the issue with Artemis II ahead of its Wednesday launch?
About an hour before Artemis II's launch window opened, NASA was a "NO-GO" to launch while it investigated a technical issue. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood had the details.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 9:30 PM
Artemis II is a "GO" for launch after safety issue, NASA says
NASA says that a flight termination issue has been resolved and Artemis II is good to launch on Wednesday. U.S. Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague joins CBS News to discuss.
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 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, 8:57 PM
NASA troubleshooting issue that could delay Artemis II launch
NASA says the Artemis II crew is addressing a system issue ahead of Wednesday's planned mission launch. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Mark Strassmann have more.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 8:54 PM
How Artemis II launch is a cultural event, not just a scientific one
NASA is set to launch its Artemis II mission around the moon on Wednesday, and while it is a scientific achievement, the liftoff is also a cultural moment. Kristin Fisher, Endless Void Studios founder
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.
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.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 10:29 PM
Kid with NASA aspirations prepares for Artemis II launch: "I'm so obsessed with space"
People from across the country have traveled to the Kennedy Space Center area ahead of the planned Artemis II launch, including young people and kids. CBS News' Rob Marciano talks with an Atlanta dad
CBS NewsBApr 1, 9:56 PM
Artemis II launch is "America at its finest," Florida Rep. Mike Haridopolos says
Florida Rep. Mike Haridopolos's district includes the Kennedy Space Center, where Artemis II is launching from on Wednesday. He joins CBS News to discuss the mission ahead of liftoff.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 8:45 PM
Head of Lockheed Martin Space on Artemis II launch: "We're ready"
Robert Lightfoot, former acting NASA administrator and the president of Lockheed Martin Space, joins CBS News to discuss the historic Artemis II mission around the moon.
NBC NewsBApr 1, 12:29 PM
Artemis II crew will check all systems work, toilet too
Artemis II crew will check all systems work, toilet too
CBS NewsBApr 1, 10:39 PM
Watch Live: Artemis II launches, beginning NASA's historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back.
New York TimesAApr 1, 6:01 PM
How NASA Is Keeping the Astronauts Safe During the Artemis II Mission
Years of testing, emergency systems and sensors have gone into protecting the astronauts set to head to the moon.
CBS NewsBApr 1, 9:29 PM
Retired NASA astronauts share their thoughts on the Artemis II mission
Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague speak with Major Garrett about the Artemis II mission and what the crew is going through in the lead-up to launch.
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
The GuardianAApr 1, 10:35 PM
Artemis II live updates: Nasa’s crewed rocket lifts off to begin 10-day lunar journey
Follow latest updates as four astronauts begin 685,000-mile trip with millions watching Crowds gather for glimpse of historic Nasa moon mission There’s potentially alarming news from AccuWeather abo
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.
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
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 1, 9:00 AM
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
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.
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
CBS NewsBApr 1, 9:43 PM
Former NASA astronauts Sen. Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly on Artemis II launch
NASA says the Artemis II launch is now a "GO," after experiencing a technical issue. The final hatch on the rocket closed with less than an hour until the planned launch. Sen. Mark Kelly and his broth
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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
BBC NewsAApr 1, 7:54 PM
Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.
BloombergAApr 1, 9:41 PM
NASA Set to Launch Crew to Moon for First Time in 50 Years - Bloomberg.com
NASA Set to Launch Crew to Moon for First Time in 50 Years Bloomberg.com
The HillBApr 1, 5:30 PM
LIVE COVERAGE: Countdown to NASA’s historic Artemis II launch
NASA is set to make history Wednesday now that the launch window has opened, clearing the way for the long-awaited Artemis II mission to lift off.
Associated PressAApr 1, 5:08 PM
NASA fuels rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century - uppermichiganssource.com
NASA fuels rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century uppermichiganssource.com
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
Al JazeeraBApr 1, 9:20 PM
NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator
Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
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
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Hot AirCApr 1, 6:30 PM
Artemis II Launch Day (Update)
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
Washington ExaminerCApr 1, 9:30 PM
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II to launch four astronauts to moon and back
NASA is set to launch its Artemis II rocket on Wednesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a launch window opening no earlier than 6:24 p.m. WHAT IS THE NASA ARTEMIS PROGRAM? NASA Administrator Jared
Just the NewsCApr 1, 12:00 AM
Trump hails U.S. return to lunar missions with Artemis II launch
The Artemis II mission will see four astronauts fly past the moon and return to Earth after looping around the planet's sole natural satellite.
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. The Artemis II Moon mission was originally schedu
TwitchyDApr 1, 10:10 PM
Chuck Schumer Found a Way to Inject Anti-Trump Politics Into the Artemis II Launch (and He STILL Failed)
RedStateDApr 1, 3:17 PM
Artemis II Launch Today: NASA’s Historic Crewed Moon Mission Now Prepping for Launch
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.
The Gateway PunditDApr 1, 9:20 PM
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II Launches to Historic 10-Day Mission Around the Moon – Launch Confirmed at 6:35PM ET
Orion spaceship is set to take human beings the farthest distance from Earth ever. The post WATCH LIVE: Artemis II Launches to Historic 10-Day Mission Around the Moon – Launch Confirmed at 6:35PM ET a
Daily WireCMar 31, 5:00 PM
NASA Mission Is Just Beginning, Heralds Next Steps For Moon And Beyond
For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is preparing to send astronauts back toward the Moon — marking a dramatic step in a new era of human space exploration. The Artemis II mission, scheduled
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
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.
NY PostCApr 1, 10:37 PM
Artemis II blasts off for moon mission in glorious return to golden age of space exploration
Artemis II lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, marking the crucial first step in mankind’s historic return to deep space and the moon. A crew of four astronauts are onboard the towe
Fox NewsCApr 1, 9:04 PM
Artemis II vs Apollo: Why this mission loops the moon but doesn't land
NASA's Artemis II crew prepares for a historic lunar flyby aboard the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket, traveling farther into space than any humans since Apollo.
Fox NewsCApr 1, 7:43 PM
Trump hypes moon mission as Artemis II prepares to lift off under pressure from past failures
Trump celebrated Artemis II as astronauts including Jeremy Hansen prepare to travel around the moon, the first crewed deep-space mission since 1972.
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