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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

Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission

The launch will carry humans as far as they've journeyed since the Apollo days.

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Artemis II blasts to the Moon in historic Nasa mission with crew now orbiting Earth

The lunar flyby will pave the way for a landing in 2028 and a possible future mission to Mars

Evening Standard

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.

Space

Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

NASA's Artemis II rocket has taken off in a historic launch on Florida's Space Coast, sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

LiveScience

Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.

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Nasa finally sends humans to the Moon after half a century on Artemis II mission

Most powerful rocket Nasa has ever launched will carry four astronauts on a 10-day, 252,000 mile journey

The Independent UK

King sends good wishes and an eco-message to lunar mission astronauts

Charles says it is vital ‘the Moon remains a beacon of peaceful scientific discovery rather than a theatre of exploitation’.

Evening Standard

NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Finally Enters Countdown After Delays and Hydrogen Leak Test Setback

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a historic moment as it prepares for its first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years. Discover the stakes, the crew, and the mission's significance.

International Business Times UK

The Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 years

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years

The Independent UK

How To Watch The Historic Artemis II Moon Launch Today

Humanity is returning to the Moon. Here's how to watch the Artemis II launch, live.

Inverse

NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century

NASA has begun filling its moon rocket gas tank for humanity's first lunar trip in more than half a century

The Independent UK

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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The Independent UK

Artemis II launch live: Nasa astronauts successfully takeoff as they head towards the Moon

Space agency succeeds with crucial rocket launch

The Independent UK

Nasa is heading back to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. What you need to know about the Artemis mission

10-day journey will be the start of plans for lunar bases and travel to Mars, space agency hopes

LiveScience

Artemis II timeline: 12 key steps that will take NASA astronauts to the moon and back

NASA is gearing up to send astronauts back to the lunar environment for the first time in nearly 55 years. We've broken the 10-day mission into 12 key steps, from the historic liftoff to a record-breaking splashdown.

The Independent UK

NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972

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Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?

Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Space

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

Space

Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go

A lot of people are coming to Florida for the historic Artemis 2 moon launch, so they'll need to budget extra time to see the astronauts fly.

Space

What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video)

The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

The Conversation

Heat shield safety concerns raise stakes for Nasa’s Artemis II Moon mission

The astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are preparing to launch into space on a trajectory that will make them the first humans to travel to the Moon in over half a century.

Space

Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026

NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.

Space

'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch

Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.

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