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'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat

President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon.

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Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth

The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby.

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Artemis II begins four-day journey home after reaching record distance from Earth by passing behind Moon

The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby

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Artemis II crew enters moon’s gravitational grip ahead of historic flyby

Nasa’s Orion capsule will be just over 4,000 miles above lunar surface, allowing astronauts to see both poles

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Chance of alien life ‘goes to heart’ of space missions, Nasa chief says

Jared Isaacman says odds of evidence we are not alone are ‘pretty high’ four days after Artemis II rocket lifted off

The Guardian - US

Manned mission to Moon fires engines to leave Earth’s orbit

Firing the rockets on the Orion spacecraft will send them towards the Moon, which the crew will circle before returning to Earth.

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Nasa official posts Artemis II update with crew ‘getting ready for what comes next’

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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

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Why Artemis II astronauts are carrying iPhones to Moon

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New age of Moon exploration underway as NASA's Artemis mission blasts off

Four astronauts blasted off Wednesday in the first crewed voyage around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II mission brings the United States closer to its goal of returning humans to the Moon this decade as it competes with China in a new space race.

Radio France Internationale

Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage

The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028.

Euronews

NASA Artemis II Delayed? Crucial Moon Mission Faces 'Unique' Fault Risking Astronaut Safety

NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a significant delay due to a communication glitch in the flight termination system, raising safety concerns just before launch.

International Business Times UK

NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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America is going back to the moon. Here’s why it’s a big deal - and why you should be OK with the $93 billion cost

ANALYSIS: The historic lunar flyby is the first moon trip in more than 50 years and Julia Musto explains why the trip back to the moon is worth it for America

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NASA's Artemis Program Is a Monument to Government Waste. It Can Only Go Up From Here.

Man is finally getting closer to the moon—long delayed by NASA, red tape, and political meddling.

The Guardian - US

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

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Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

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Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch

The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back

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Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about Nasa moon mission as launch date nears

NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time

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Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years

The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site

International Business Times UK

NASA Plans 'Planet-Hopping' Spacecraft Powered by Nuclear Fission to Explore Mars and Beyond in 2028

NASA nuclear spacecraft 2028 plans reveal a bold mission powered by nuclear fission, raising questions about safety, innovation, and the future of space exploration beyond Mars.

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From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with a familiar goal: Save humanity from extinction. While the details of the threat facing humanity are new to this story, moviegoers are used to bingeing on popcorn while watching a heroic quest to save the…

Evening Standard

Shoot for the Moon: inside the US and China’s rocky race to the lunar south pole

With NASA’s first manned trip to the Moon’s orbit happening next week, the US and China’s race for lunar supremacy is accelerating

International Business Times UK

NASA's $20B Moon Base Means Humans Could Live on the Lunar Surface by 2032 — Here's What Life Will Look Like

NASA's $20 billion plan aims to build a permanent lunar base near the south pole by 2032. The project involves a three-phase strategy, international partnerships, and competition with China to establish continuous human presence on the moon.

International Business Times UK

Artemis 2 Launch Nears as NASA Warns the Historic Moon Mission Is Not Without Risks — What Could Go Wrong?

NASA's Artemis 2 mission aims for a historic lunar return in April 2026. Discover astronaut training, technical challenges, and launch details from Kennedy Space Center on this groundbreaking journey to orbit the Moon.

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