NASA's Artemis II moon rocket reaches launch pad
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NASA’s upcoming Artemis II flight will be the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but it will not land on the moon. Here’s why.
Four astronauts are about to become the first humans to venture near the moon in more than half a century since NASA's iconic Apollo era ended.
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NASA’s 1st crewed moon mission in 50 years could be weeks away, here’s what’s next
For the first time in half a century, a crew of astronauts is on the verge of heading back to the Moon, not to land, but to rehearse the journey that will eventually put human footprints on the lunar surface again.
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Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)
The 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence will also feature the historic Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon.
If you thought 2025 was an exciting year for spaceflight, just wait until 2026. Here's a look at six missions that could define the year.