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  NASA's Artemis II Captures Stunning Crescent Earth From Space After Launch

  The mission commenced with the successful launch of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and the Orion spacecraft.

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  Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon

  NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).

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  NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission

  The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.

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  Artemis 2: NASA's Astronaut Moon Mission Explained in Five Points

  NASA's Artemis 2 mission is the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Four astronauts will fly a free-return trajectory around the Moon to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with humans aboard. The approximately 10-day mission will push human spaceflight farther from Earth than any previous crew in 50 years, and ...

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  NASA's Most Powerful Rocket Artemis II Faces Its Most Demanding Test Yet

  NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.

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  NASA Returns Moon Rocket To Launch Pad, Eyes Flight In April

  NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the Moon.

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  NASA Artemis II Nears Launch After Fixing Key Rocket Issue

  NASA’s Artemis II mission is nearing launch after engineers resolved a key safety issue. The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are set for rollout, preparing for a historic crewed journey around the Moon for the first time in decades.

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  Video: NASA Captures Stunning "Blood Moon" Over Rocket Factory

  NASA has shared a time-lapse video of a total lunar eclipse captured over the facility where its moon rockets are built, marking a rare celestial event that won't return to the Americas until 2029.

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  NASA Rolls Back Artemis II Rocket After Upper Stage Helium Issue

  NASA has rolled back the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after engineers detected a helium flow issue in the upper stage during fueling tests. The problem affects fuel tank pressurization and engine performance, delaying the planned March launch as teams inspect and repair the rocket.

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  NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket

  NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.

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  NASA Rolls Out Rocket For Artemis 2, 1st Crewed Moon Mission In Over 50 Years

  NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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  NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years

  While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.

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  NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket

  NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.

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  NASA Resolves Artemis II Rocket Vibration Issues Through Wind Tunnel Testing

  NASA has resolved troubling airflow vibrations detected during Artemis I. By combining wind-tunnel tests, advanced pressure-sensing paint, and supercomputer simulations, engineers added aerodynamic strakes to the SLS rocket. The fix cuts turbulence, ensuring Artemis II remains safe and on schedule for its upcoming crewed mission to the Moon.

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  GOP Tax Package Gives NASA Billions After Donald Trump Proposed Cuts

  The reconciliation package includes $4.1 billion for NASA's Boeing Co.-built Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket and $20 million directed to the Lockheed Martin Corp.