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Cedarville Student Develops Helmet Tech to Reduce Pilot Neck Strain

Gabriel Payne's research aims to improve comfort and safety for U.S. Air Force personnel.

NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Launches Today

The long-awaited crewed lunar flyby mission will send 4 astronauts on a historic journey.

Artemis II Astronauts Reach Record-Breaking Heights in Lunar Orbit

NASA's Artemis II crew is 46,000 miles high, 184 times higher than the ISS, on a 10-day trip around the moon.

Artemis II NASA Pilot Played College Football and Wrestled

Victor Glover, one of the astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission, was once a college athlete at Cal Poly.

Artemis II Astronauts Embark on Historic Moon Mission

Four-person crew will travel record distance from Earth on 10-day lunar orbit

8-Year-Old Californian's 'Zero Gravity Indicator' Heads to Moon on Artemis II

Lucas Ye's stuffed toy 'Rise' will float when crew reaches weightlessness on historic lunar mission.

NASA's Artemis II Sends Astronauts on Historic Lunar Orbit

The Orion spacecraft embarks on a 10-day journey around the moon, marking a pivotal step toward future lunar landings.

Australia Key in NASA's Crewed Moon Mission Launch

Australia's tracking stations will play a vital role in communications for the historic Artemis II mission to orbit the Moon.

4 Astronauts Embark on Historic Artemis II Moon Mission

The diverse crew includes a single parent, a veteran spacewalker, and the first Canadian to fly beyond low-Earth orbit.

Artemis II Viewing Party Lifts Off at NASA Goddard

Crowds gather at Maryland visitor center to witness historic lunar mission launch.

NASA Launches Artemis II Moon Mission

Liftoff marks next step in return to lunar exploration

Former College Football Player Joins Artemis II Moon Mission

The Artemis II crew includes an unexpected astronaut with a sports background.

NASA's Artemis II Lunar Mission Launches with 4 Astronauts

The SLS heavy launch vehicle successfully lifted off from Florida with the Orion spacecraft and crew on board.

Seattle Museum Hosts Artemis II Launch Watch Party

Students gather at the Museum of Flight to witness historic moon mission liftoff.

Artemis 2 Rocket Launch Coincides with Passover Celebration

NASA's historic moon mission overlaps with the Jewish holiday, sparking reflections on freedom and exploration.

NASA Launches 4-Astronaut Mission to the Moon, First Crewed Lunar Flight in 53 Years

Artemis program aims to establish sustainable lunar presence and unlock scientific, economic potential of the Moon

Black Astronaut Victor Glover Continues Legacy of Pioneering Explorers

Glover to become first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis II mission.

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Set to Make History on Artemis II Mission

Glover will become the first person of color to travel to the vicinity of the Moon.

Artemis II Crew Solves Mid-Space Toilet Problem

NASA teams worked quickly with astronauts to troubleshoot and fix the Orion spacecraft's toilet issue during the moon mission.

NASA's Artemis 2 Mission Compared to Historic Apollo Program

Investor Ross Gerber highlights similarities and costs between the two moon exploration efforts

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