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A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It’s not just rocket fuel propelling America’s first moonshot after a half-century lull

The Independent UK

NASA sets a new tentative launch date for its Artemis I rocket after setbacks

The would-be Moon rocket could fly in just two weeks — but it needs to pass yet another wet dress rehearsal for NASA to feel sure that it's ready.

Inverse

Artemis I has a new launch date — if it can overcome a series of challenges

NASA needs to clear these hurdles to try the first modern Moonshot since Apollo. Some may be easier than others.

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NASA may be forced to roll Artemis I back to VAB after Saturday scrub

ORLANDO, Fla. — All signs were pointing to optimism for NASA’s second shot at a moonshot on Saturday, but a familiar foe forced another scrub for the Artemis I flight from Kennedy Space Center. Now the rocket may be forced to head back to the Vehicle Assembly Building with its…

Orlando Sentinel

NASA may be forced to roll Artemis I back to VAB after Saturday scrub

ORLANDO, Fla. — All signs were pointing to optimism for NASA’s second shot at a moonshot on Saturday, but a familiar foe forced another scrub for the Artemis I flight from Kennedy Space Center, and now the rocket may be forced to head back to the Vehicle Assembly Building with…

Orlando Sentinel

Artemis 1: Nasa’s moon rocket springs hazardous leak ahead of launch

Fuel leak comes after Nasa fixed an engine issue that postponed the original launch attempt five days earlier

The Guardian - US

Artemis I launch more likely with NASA bugs wrangled, improved weather

NASA officials are more confident that the Saturday launch attempt of its Artemis I mission to the moon will be successful after poring over data that led to Monday’s scrub, while weather may cooperate as well.

Orlando Sentinel

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NASA readies for Moon rocket launch attempt

The stars appear to be aligned for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Moon rocket to finally blast off on Saturday, with weather forecasts favourable and technical issues that postponed the launch earlier this week resolved.

Bangkok Post

The Artemis I mission marks the start of a new space race to mine the Moon

NASA plans to launch the Artemis I lunar mission this Saturday, September 3, after a first attempt earlier in the week was cancelled at the last minute due to engine trouble.

The Conversation

NASA to launch Artemis I Moon rocket on Saturday after failed attempt

Artemis I will assess whether infrastructure can be built on the Moon, allowing humans to survive there

Evening Standard

NASA to try Artemis I launch Saturday, but weather may interfere

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA announced Tuesday it would pursue a launch of its $4.1 billion Artemis I rocket to the moon Saturday.

Orlando Sentinel

Artemis I: NASA sets unexpected new launch date for Moon-bound rocket

The lunar mission has suffered repeated delays, but if it flies, it will be the beginning of NASA's first human exploration program on the Moon since Apollo.

Inverse

Goonhilly – the station supporting Nasa’s Artemis moon mission from Cornwall

History-rich communcation centre in Lizard peninsula will track the rocket using its Merlin antenna

The Guardian - UK

Vice President Harris visits Florida space center but misses out on Artemis launch

ORLANDO, Fla. — Vice President Kamala Harris was among the thousands of people who came to the Space Coast on Monday hoping to witness the launch of Artemis I. Although the rocket never left the launch pad, Harris did get an up-close view of the nation’s space launch facilities.

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The Independent UK

‘Too early to say’: Nasa won’t commit to new launch date lift-off was scrubbed

Admission comes hours after rocket failed to take off

The National (Scotland)

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch - How to watch and livestream

The rocket launch marks the first in the agency’s Artemis programme and marks the next chapter of putting humans back on the moon.

Bangkok Post

NASA Artemis rocket set to launch to the Moon

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (UNITED STATES) - NASA's most powerful rocket yet is set to blast off Monday on the maiden voyage of a mission to take humans back to the Moon, and eventually to Mars.

Orlando Sentinel

With 1st Artemis launch on tap, commercial partners promise cost cuts

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA is about to light a $4.1 billion candle to launch the first mission in its Artemis program to the moon. The pricey pie has seen ballooning costs and delays in the last decade with slices heading to dozens of aerospace companies across the nation.

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NASA’s return to the moon starts with critical test flight

NASA is about to take the first step on its journey to return people to the moon by the end of the decade. If all goes well, a massive uncrewed rocket will lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday morning, then circle the moon in an orbit…

Inverse

53 years ago, NASA convinced Americans to go to the Moon — can they do it again?

NASA is prepping to send humans back to the Moon as soon as 2026. But Americans remain deeply divided on whether the agency would be better using its money on other endeavors.

Inverse

Artemis III: Astronauts will step foot on 1 of these 13 lunar landing spots

Artemis III will return astronauts to the Moon for a landing, with the hopes of setting up an eventual base.

The Independent UK

Nasa’s Moon rocket arrives at launchpad ahead of huge Artemis launch

‘WE ARE GOING’ reads banner in front of launchpad

Inverse

NASA confirms Artemis I launch date and previews upcoming milestones

The final countdown is on. Artemis I has been confirmed to attempt launch to space on Monday August 29.

Inverse

NASA fixed Artemis I megarocket's fuel leak, removing a huge obstacle to launch

With that out of the way, Artemis I should be able to fly in late August or early September

Inverse

The Artemis I Moon mission finally has a launch window — NASA

NASA has used the anniversary of the July 20, 1969 moonwalk to announce tentative launch dates for the first major stage of a mission designed to put human boots on the Moon again.

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