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Artemis II Astronauts Embark on Historic Moon Mission
Four-person crew will travel record-breaking distance from Earth on 10-day journey around the lunar surface.

NASA's Artemis II Prepares for Crewed Moon Mission Launch
The historic flight will send four astronauts on a 10-day trip to the lunar surface.
Alabama's Rocket Plant Plays Key Role in Artemis Moon Mission
The world's largest rocket plant in Decatur, Alabama was instrumental in launching Artemis II astronauts to the Moon.
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Artemis II Astronauts Reach Record-Breaking Heights in Lunar Orbit
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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.
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Artemis II Astronauts Embark on Historic Moon Mission
Four-person crew will travel record distance from Earth on 10-day lunar orbit
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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.
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NASA's Artemis II Sends Astronauts on Historic Lunar Orbit
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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.
Apr. 2, 2026
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.
Apr. 2, 2026
Artemis II Viewing Party Lifts Off at NASA Goddard
Crowds gather at Maryland visitor center to witness historic lunar mission launch.
Apr. 2, 2026
NASA Launches Artemis II Moon Mission
Liftoff marks next step in return to lunar exploration
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Former College Football Player Joins Artemis II Moon Mission
The Artemis II crew includes an unexpected astronaut with a sports background.
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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.
Apr. 2, 2026
Seattle Museum Hosts Artemis II Launch Watch Party
Students gather at the Museum of Flight to witness historic moon mission liftoff.
Apr. 2, 2026
Artemis 2 Rocket Launch Coincides with Passover Celebration
NASA's historic moon mission overlaps with the Jewish holiday, sparking reflections on freedom and exploration.
Apr. 2, 2026
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
Apr. 2, 2026
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.
Apr. 2, 2026
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.
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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.
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NASA's Artemis 2 Mission Compared to Historic Apollo Program
Investor Ross Gerber highlights similarities and costs between the two moon exploration efforts