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NASA, Artemis and Kennedy Space Center

These 3 Southern Women Are Powering NASA's Artemis II Mission—And The Future Of Space Exploration

On Wednesday, the world watched as NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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NASA Artemis II moon mission has officially launched: What’s next for space exploration

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

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Artemis II flight tracker: See where astronauts are with live updates

After a brief delay, Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center April 1.

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High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

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Artemis II crew wakes up in space for crucial 24 hours before heading to the moon

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

Just hours after entering high-Earth orbit, the crew performed what's known as a proximity operations test — taking manual control of the vehicle to see how it handles in space.

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NASA Launches Artemis II, Its First Moonshot Since 1972

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'Spectacular!': BBC science editor reacts to Artemis II launch

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University of Arkansas students land first NASA funded partnership

The project focuses on life support systems, which are essential for helping astronauts survive during long-term missions to the Moon and Mars.

The Daily Signal

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

Artemis II will test NASA’s crew capabilities in deep space and gather more information that could ultimately help send astronauts to Mars.

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NASA's Artemis II launch may be seen in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart

NASA's Artemis II two-hour launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET Wednesday, April 1, 2026. See best places on Florida's Treasure Coast to watch liftoff.

ZME Science

NASA Is Finally Returning to the Moon After 50 Years. But Why Did It Take So Long?

Many things have changed since the 1960s. At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

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NASA's 'decade of Venus' exploration may bank on 1 probe: 'Not everything can move forward'

NASA may not be able to move forward three planned Venus missions as budget pressures force difficult trade-offs across its planetary science portfolio.

Space boss rep teases plans to transform moon into ‘gas station’ for deep space missions after Artemis II launch

America's long-awaited return to the moon with the Artemis II launch on Wednesday is just a first step towards transforming Earth's neighbor into a gateway for deep space exploration, a key lawmaker has revealed.

NASA Artemis 2 Rocket Launch LIVE Update: Fuelling underway, after liquid hydrogen it’s liquid oxygen

Nasa is gearing up for a major return to lunar exploration after five decades since the Apollo era. Follow this LIVE blog for the latest developments on the Artemis II mission.