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https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | kgw.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | kvue.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | khou.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | 11alive.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | 9news.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/artemis-ii-nasa-launch-moon-mission/article_75be4806-d8ae-41e9-9e89-3841a87318f7.html
Artemis 2 rocket launch: NASA’s historic crewed mission to the Moon
Apr 5, 2026 - Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA’s grand plans for a permanent moon base. Plus, we answer a burning question: how do astronauts use the bathroom?
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/chinese-space-tourism-startup-eyes-2028-for-1st-crewed-mission-signs-celebrity-for-future-flight
Chinese space tourism startup eyes 2028 for 1st crewed mission, signs celebrity for future flight |...
Jan 31, 2026 - InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and says it has attracted its first celebrity passenger, highlighting China's...
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-02/news-1M0lRfl3ScE/p.html
US launches historic Artemis II crewed mission around the moon - CGTN
Apr 2, 2026 - NASA's Artemis II rocket lifted off Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon – the first...
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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2026-04-artemis-ii-lifts-off-destination-moon-with-the-orion-spacecraft
Artemis II: how the ESM enables the crewed mission | Airbus
Apr 2, 2026 - Follow Artemis II: the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years. Discover how the Airbus-built ESM provides vital life support and power for the crew.
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https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/artemis_ii/
Artemis II begins crewed mission around the Moon • The Register
Apr 2, 2026 - : And of course the Orion toilet malfunctioned
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https://payloadspace.com/china-completes-37th-orbital-launch-of-2021/
China Completes 37th Orbital Launch of 2021, Readies Second Crewed Mission to Tiangong
Feb 8, 2022 - Yesterday, China successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket to orbit, carrying the H-alpha Solar Explorer and 10 additional small satellites. H-alpha is
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https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/artemis-ii-passes-halfway-point-to-moon/507-5bdac4e4-adaf-428f-9f2a-12ceeae619c6
Artemis II passes the halfway point to moon on first crewed mission in decades | wkyc.com
NASA’s Artemis II mission has traveled more than 160,000 miles and is over halfway to the moon, marking a key step in the first crewed lunar mission in over 50...
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https://www.newswise.com/articles/what-to-know-about-nasa-s-first-crewed-mission-to-the-moon-in-more-than-50-years
What to Know About NASA’s First Crewed Mission to the Moon in More than 50 Years | Newswise
Apr 1, 2026 - Artemis II, NASA's first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years, represents a shift from short visits toward sustained exploration, where...
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-first-artemis-crewed-mission-around-moon/
NASA Sets Coverage for First Artemis Crewed Mission Around Moon - NASA
A variety of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon will stream online. The agency is targeting no earlier than
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https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/04/01/artemis-ii-launch-crowds-gather-for-glimpse-of-historic-nasa-moon-mission/
Artemis II lifts off in first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years – The Irish Times
Apr 1, 2026 - Ten-day flight will not land on lunar surface but may carry astronauts farther from Earth than any other humans before them
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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/first-crewed-moon-mission-of-the-21st-century-artemis-ii-launched-successfully
Artemis II Launches Successfully: First Crewed Moon Mission of the 21st Century Heads Back to the...
Apr 3, 2026 - Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission of the 21st century, launches successfully from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts beyond Low Earth Orbit for...
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https://www.deccanherald.com/world/us/explained-how-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-will-unfold-3949501
Artemis II mission: How NASA’s crewed Moon flight will unfold daywise
Mar 30, 2026 - NASA Artemis II: Step-by-step look at the 10-day crewed Moon mission, from SLS launch and Earth orbit checks to lunar flyby, deep space tests and Pacific...
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/visual-stories/nasa-launches-four-astronauts-worlds-first-crewed-lunar-mission-in-half-century-6033866?ref=cna-homepage-singapore_91902672-2309-4431-8604-3f7b0f585505&cid=91902672-2309-4431-8604-3f7b0f585505&pos=2
NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century - CNA
Apr 2, 2026 - NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century - CNA
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https://www.jpost.com:443/science/space/article-892597
Artemis II astronauts returning to Earth after historic crewed Moon mission | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 10, 2026 - After 10 days in space, Artemis II astronauts are set for a splashdown in the Pacific, marking humanity’s return to the Moon's vicinity for the first time...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/helium-fault-forces-nasa-to-delay-artemis
Helium system fault forces NASA to delay Artemis crewed moon mission
Feb 22, 2026 - NASA has reportedly delayed Artemis II's planned March launch after a helium flow fault in the rocket’s upper stage.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/watch-live-stream-viewing-nasa-launches-artemis-ii-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-over-50-years-101775081936849.html
Watch: NASA launches Artemis II, first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years | Hindustan Times
Apr 2, 2026 - NASA is launching Artemis 2, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972.
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https://www.rappler.com/science/earth-space/nasa-artemis-moon-mission-april-1-2026/
NASA launches 4 astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Apr 6, 2026 - (1st UPDATE) The Artemis II crew are poised for a nearly 10-day expedition around the moon and back, taking them deeper into space than humans have ever gone
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/back-moon-crewed-lunar-mission-artemis-ii-confirmed/
BACK TO THE MOON: Crewed Lunar Mission Artemis II Confirmed for Wednesday as NASA Says It’s ‘Ready’...
In two days, Space exploration goes larger-than-life again.
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https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/anu-provides-laser-communications-support-for-nasas-artemis-ii-crewed-moon-mission
ANU provides laser communications support for NASA’s Artemis II crewed moon mission | Australian...
The Australian National University (ANU) is partnering with NASA along with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and CSIRO as it prepares to send astronauts back...
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https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/nasas-artemis-ii-lifts-off-beginning-first-crewed-moon-mission-since-1972/
NASA’s Artemis II lifts off, beginning first crewed moon mission since 1972 - Aerospace America
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https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/01/watch-here-nasa-launches-artemis-ii-in-first-crewed-moon-mission-for-over-50-years/
Watch Here: NASA launches Artemis II in first crewed Moon mission for over 50 years « Euro Weekly...
Apr 1, 2026 - NASA is set to launch Artemis II today, April 1, marking the first time astronauts will travel beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo era more than five…
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https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/artemis-2-mission-update-rollout-imminent-as-nasa-prepares-first-crewed-artemis-mission-to-the-moon
Artemis 2 mission update: Rollout imminent as NASA prepares first crewed Artemis mission to the...
Jan 13, 2026 - NASA's Artemis 2 rollout could be as early as this weekend as the space agency makes final preparations for its first crewed Artemis moon mission.
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https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/news/us/2026/04/01/first-crewed-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years-blasts-off/
Artemis II: First crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years blasts off | The National
Apr 2, 2026 - Rocket begins more than 400,000km journey into space
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https://www.sciencealert.com/watch-live-nasas-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-decades-is-about-to-launch
WATCH LIVE: NASA's First Crewed Moon Mission in Decades Is About to Launch : ScienceAlert
After years of careful preparation and testing, NASA is finally about to send a crew of astronauts to circle the Moon.
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/04/01/breaking-news/nasa-counts-down-for-first-crewed-lunar-mission-in-half-a-century/
NASA launches 4 astronauts on first crewed lunar mission in half a century | Honolulu...
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https://www.inverse.com/article/19025-nasa-orders-another-crewed-iss-mission-from-spacex
NASA Orders Another Crewed ISS Mission from SpaceX
Jul 29, 2016 - American astronaut launches are coming back to America, baby! USA! USA!
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https://theconversation.com/as-nasa-launches-a-crewed-moon-mission-australia-is-once-again-playing-a-critical-role-274981
As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role
Ground stations in Australia are crucial for contacting the astronauts travelling to the Moon.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/artemis-ii-launches-astronauts-around-moon-first-deep-space-mission-since-apollo
NASA launches Artemis II crew on first crewed moon mission in 50 years | Fox News
Apr 1, 2026 - NASA's Artemis II crew — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — launched Wednesday, marking the first crewed mission beyond low-Earth...
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https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/nasa-to-launch-artemis-ii-mission-to-the-moon-on-april-1-2881193-2026-03-13
Nasa to launch Artemis-II mission to Moon on April 1 in first crewed test flight - India Today
Mar 13, 2026 - Nasa said preparations are continuing at the Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are completing final work on the rocket and spacecraft inside the Vehicle...
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https://www.engadget.com/science/space/watch-the-first-crewed-artemis-mission-take-flight-092800981.html
Watch the first crewed Artemis mission take flight
Apr 1, 2026 - Artemis II, the first crewed mission under the Artemis program, is scheduled to launch today, April 1.
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https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-04-07/artemis-ii-first-crewed-lunar-mission-50-years-temple-expert-explains-why-it-matters
Artemis II is the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years. Temple expert explains why it matters |...
For the first time since 1972, NASA has launched a crewed mission to the moon to further evaluate the effect of spaceflight on humans and travel farther from...
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https://reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/anu-lends-its-expertise-in-laser-communications-to-support-nasas-artemis-ii-crewed-moon-mission
ANU partners with NASA on first crewed moon mission in over 50 years
The Artemis II mission will see astronauts orbit the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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https://www.sciencealert.com/artemis-ii-conditions-look-promising-for-launch-of-nasas-crewed-moon-mission
Artemis II: Conditions Look Promising For Launch of NASA's Crewed Moon Mission : ScienceAlert
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https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/in-pictures-artemis-ii-first-crewed-moon-5HjdXCb_2/
In pictures: Spectacular scenes as Artemis II blasts off in first crewed Moon mission in more than...
Apr 2, 2026 - The Artemis II crew have officially set off in a historic 10-day, 600,000-mile trip around the Moon
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https://newatlas.com/space-systems/lift-off-artemis-lunar-mission/
Artemis II Launch: First Crewed Moon Mission in 53 Years
Apr 2, 2026 - NASA's Artemis II lifts off from Kennedy Space Center. Four astronauts begin a historic 10-day lunar flyby aboard the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/how-to-watch-artemis-2-launch/
How to watch NASA launch first crewed moon mission in five decades - Digital Trends
The countdown for the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years is underway, NASA announced on Monday. The onsite countdown clock started ticking down at...
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-04-01/artemis-2-military-involvement-iraq-veterans-21250367.html
Iraq War pilots among military experts enabling first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years |...
Naval aviators are commanding and piloting the Artemis II mission, which aims to pave the way for a moon base and eventually a landing on Mars.
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https://physicsworld.com/a/nasa-launches-crewed-artemis-ii-mission-to-the-moon/
NASA launches crewed Artemis II mission to the Moon – Physics World
Apr 2, 2026 - Craft will conduct a flyby of the Moon before returning to Earth
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https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-04-01-Boeing-built-Space-Launch-System-Core-Stage-Powers-First-Crewed-Artemis-Mission-around-the-Moon
Boeing-built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First Crewed Artemis Mission around the Moon -...
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https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2026/04/politics-nasa-launches-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-50-years
Politics: NASA launches first crewed Moon mission in 50 years
Artemis II is a genuine achievement. Is it the right one for this moment?
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