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https://www.calpoly.edu/news/alumnus-victor-glover-pilots-nasas-first-lunar-mission-50-years
Alumnus Victor Glover Pilots NASA’s First Lunar Mission in 50 Years | Cal Poly
Mar 26, 2026 - Cal Poly alumnus and astronaut Victor Glover will pilot NASA's Artemis II mission in April, which will follow an orbital path around the moon.
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/moon-nasa-artemis-ii-crew-final-phase-preparation/
OVER THE MOON: NASA Artemis II Crew in Final Phase of Preparation for First Lunar Mission in Over...
Mar 27, 2026 - The final stretch before lift-off.
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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://forums.anandtech.com/threads/artemis-ii-1st-lunar-mission-in-54-years.2634199/
News - Artemis II - 1st Lunar Mission in 54 Years | AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware,...
Tomorrow April 1st (no April fools) NASA will attempt to launch Artemis II. This is the third attempt this year. Attempts in February ended during wet...
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https://www.kcra.com/article/artemis-ii-crew-set-to-make-history-with-lunar-mission/70938622
Artemis II crew set to make history with lunar mission
Apr 6, 2026 - NASA scientists also say the mission is already offering a rare view of parts of the moon never before seen by human eyes.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1299932/artemis-ii-completes-first-of-10-day-nasa-lunar-mission/
Artemis II completes first of 10-day NASA lunar mission | eKathimerini.com
A towering orange-and-white NASA rocket blasted off from Florida on Wednesday evening, lifting four astronauts toward space and transporting spectators’...
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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.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/artemis-2-launch-visible-uk-36957539
Artemis 2 launch successful as first lunar mission in 53 years kicks off - The Mirror
Apr 2, 2026 - The Artemis 2 mission has sent four astronauts into space in what will become the farthest venture into our solar system ever made by humanity as we return to...
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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.govconwire.com/articles/intuitive-machines-nasa-lunar-mission
NASA Awards Intuitive Machines $180M Lunar Mission Contract
Mar 25, 2026 - The IM-5 mission marks Intuitive Machine's fifth award under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.
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https://www.thenorthernlight.org/stories/uaa-professor-comments-on-artemis-ii-lunar-mission
UAA professor comments on Artemis II lunar mission
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https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2026-04-07/artemis-ii-images-prepare-ucf-researchers-for-their-own-lunar-mission
Artemis II images prepare UCF researchers for their own lunar mission
Apr 7, 2026 - Images from the Artemis II flyby are captivating the public. They are also helping a team of UCF researchers plan for their own mission to the moon.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260402/artemis-ii-lunar-mission-spacecraft-with-4-astronauts-launched-from-cape-canaveral-1123931514.html
Artemis II Lunar Mission Spacecraft With 4 Astronauts Launched From Cape Canaveral
The Orion spacecraft of the Artemis II lunar mission with four astronauts on board has been launched from Cape Canaveral, the NASA broadcast shows.
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https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2026/April/Artemis-II
Keeping Artemis II connected: Australia's role in historic lunar mission - CSIRO
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will support NASA’s Artemis II mission using its specialist spacecraft communication and tracking expertise.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-astronauts-speak-during-historic-lunar-mission/
Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission - CBS News
Apr 5, 2026 - On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than...
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https://wtop.com/gallery/national/photos-artemis-ii-crew-sends-first-photos-from-long-in-coming-lunar-mission/
PHOTOS: Artemis II crew sends first photos from long-in-coming lunar mission - WTOP News
Apr 4, 2026 - Artemis II astronauts have been tasked with observing and photographing the far side of the moon, but they’re also taking photos along the way.
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https://mashable.com/article/artemis-ii-orion-livestream
Artemis II Orion spacecraft livestream: Watch the lunar mission launch live | Mashable
Artemis II sends first images from its lunar mission. See them now.
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https://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county/nasa-keeps-close-watch-crew-safety/MSA7EZBETZEXZJUCUW4HZUTBMI/
Artemis II: NASA's Riskiest Lunar Mission to Date - WFTV
Apr 4, 2026 - NASA's Artemis II mission prepares to send four astronauts on a groundbreaking journey around the Moon, pushing the limits of human space exploration.
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https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/kings-nasa-astronauts-artemis-moon-5HjdXBd_2/
King wishes NASA astronauts well ahead of historic lunar mission | LBC
Apr 1, 2026 - The royal message was sent to one of the four Artemis II crew members, Colonel Jeremy Hansen.
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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://globalnews.ca/video/11774602/artemis-ii-crew-returns-to-earth-after-historic-lunar-mission/
Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic lunar mission | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic lunar mission Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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https://bobbyrossjr.com/2026/04/17/christian-astronaut-victor-glover-pilots-nasas-first-lunar-mission-in-53-years/
Christian astronaut Victor Glover pilots NASA’s first lunar mission in 53 years – Faith. Family....
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Two friends and brothers in Christ — Brent Hankins and Tracy Lamm — flew to Florida to witness the launch of...
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Dawson Creek SpaceModel museum launches Artemis II exhibit ahead of historic lunar mission | Fort...
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https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-lunar-missions-landings-artemis-ii-photos
Every Major US Lunar Mission Explained, Including the Artemis II - Business Insider
Apr 1, 2026 - NASA's Apollo 8 mission was the first to orbit the moon. No US spacecraft has returned to the moon since 1972, but that's all about to change.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/04/science/video/jeremy-hansen-canadian-phones-home-artemis-ii-hnk-vrtc-digvid
Lone Canadian on lunar mission phones home | CNN
Jeremy Hansen, the only non-American astronaut on Artemis II, phones in to talk to Canadians back down on Earth, as the crew make their way to the moon.
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https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/nasas-artemis-ii-lunar-mission-a-pr-triumph-for-the-usa
Nasa’s Artemis II Lunar Mission: A PR Triumph for the USA
Apr 14, 2026 - At a time when many people both around the world and here at home question what America stands for, comes the Artemis II Lunar Mission.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/11/world/science-health/artemis-mission-conspiracy-theories/
Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories - The Japan Times
Apr 12, 2026 - Hashtags such as 'fake space' and 'fake NASA' have gained traction online since NASA's lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before.
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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://spacewx.com/2025/02/26/set-successfully-launches-armas-lunar-mission/
SET successfully launches ARMAS lunar mission – Space Environment Technologies
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11805283/your-hearts-lifted-our-hearts-artemis-ii-crew-still-over-the-moon-after-historic-lunar-mission/
‘Your hearts lifted our hearts’: Artemis II crew still over the moon after historic lunar mission |...
Watch ‘Your hearts lifted our hearts’: Artemis II crew still over the moon after historic lunar mission Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260408-artemis-ii-crew-moon-flyby-photos/
A large number of photos taken by astronauts during the Artemis II lunar exploration mission,...
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https://www.republicworld.com/science/moon-mission-artemis-ii-astronauts-set-to-break-apollo-13-s-distance-record-on-lunar-flyby-all-you-need-to-know
Moon Mission: Artemis II Astronauts Set To Break Apollo 13's Distance Record On Lunar Flyby | All...
Apr 6, 2026 - The Artemis II astronauts, comprising three Americans and one Canadian, are set to break Apollo 13's distance record, flying around the moon's far side and...
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https://www.theguardian.com/science/gallery/2026/apr/07/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-moon-mission-day-five-in-pictures
Artemis II makes lunar flyby during Nasa mission – in pictures | Artemis II | The Guardian
Apr 9, 2026 - Astronauts onboard the Orion spacecraft break the record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth – 5,000 miles (8,000km) beyond the moon –...
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392633777112
Jim Bridenstine on Artemis II mission's historic lunar flyby | Fox News Video
Apr 6, 2026 - Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine provides insights into the Artemis II mission's historic lunar flyby.
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https://www.space.com/news/live/artemis-2-nasa-moon-mission-launch-updates-march-27-2026
Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA prepares for April 1 launch of lunar astronauts | Space
Mar 27, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-04-04-artemis-ii-mission-historic-return-lunar-exploration.html
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks historic return to lunar exploration – NaturalNews.com
Artemis II marks NASA’s first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 (1972), launching aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. The...
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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/lunar-witches-celebrating-artemis-ii-204726938.html
How Lunar Witches Are Celebrating the Artemis II Moon Mission
Apr 10, 2026 - Everyone has felt the impact from the Artemis II Moon mission, but for some witches, this has hit entirely different. Read how lunar witches are celebrating...
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/is-it-legal-to-own-buy-or-sell-apollo-mission-moon-rocks-and-lunar-samples
Is it legal to own, buy, or sell Apollo mission moon rocks and lunar samples? | Space
Feb 28, 2026 - NASA has severe penalties for those who dare to deal in astromaterials
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https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/04/06/live-stream-artemis-ii-moon-mission-lunar-flyby-april-6-how-to-watch/89480848007/
Can I watch live stream of Artemis II moon mission lunar flyby April 6
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https://space.news/2026-04-04-artemis-ii-mission-historic-return-lunar-exploration.html
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks historic return to lunar exploration
Artemis II marks NASA’s first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 (1972), launching aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. The...
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https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/04/06/live-stream-artemis-ii-moon-mission-lunar-flyby-april-6-how-to-watch/89480848007/
Can I watch live stream of Artemis II moon mission lunar flyby April 6
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https://www.businessinsider.com/memorable-moments-from-the-artemis-ii-lunar-flyby-mission-photos-2026-4
Memorable Moments From the Artemis II Lunar Flyby Mission - Business Insider
Apr 11, 2026 - Here are some of the best highlights and photos from the Artemis II mission that surpassed the distance records set by Apollo 13.
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-astronauts-glimpse-lunar-canyon
Artemis astronauts glimpse lunar canyon as mission nears gravity handoff
Apr 6, 2026 - Artemis astronauts have now recorded their first close-up look at a lunar canyon, offering a dramatic preview of what lies ahead.
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https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/01/01/chinese-mission-returned-nearly-4-pounds-of-lunar-samples/
Chinese mission returned nearly 4 pounds of lunar samples – Spaceflight Now
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasa-updates-artemis-program-adding-a-mission-and-delaying-lunar-landing
NASA Updates Artemis Program, Adding a Mission and Delaying Lunar Landing - Universe Today
As part of a Golden Age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to...
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https://www.jpost.com/science/space/article-892269
Artemis makes lunar flyby as moon mission breaks record for human distance | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 6, 2026 - The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching from Florida last week, awoke around 10:50 a.m. for their sixth flight day to a recorded...
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https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1397712-nasa-artemis-ii-moon-mission-captures-stunning-earth-images-during-historic-lunar-journey
NASA Artemis II moon mission captures stunning Earth images during historic lunar journey
Apr 4, 2026 - NASA has released the first high-resolution images of Earth taken by the crew of its Artemis II as they travel towards the Moon. The images, described as...
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https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/04/06/live-stream-artemis-ii-moon-mission-lunar-flyby-april-6-how-to-watch/89480848007/
Can I watch live stream of Artemis II moon mission lunar flyby April 6
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https://www.fox.com/watch/clip/6392575274112/artemis-ii-crew-nears-lunar-orbit-in-historic-mission
Watch Artemis II crew nears lunar orbit in historic mission - FNC | FOX One
Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports on the Artemis II crew’s lunar mission on ‘Fox News Live.’
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https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/media-advisory-artemis-ii-mission-to-complete-historic-lunar-flyby-880634445.html
Media Advisory - Artemis II mission to complete historic lunar flyby
Apr 5, 2026 - /CNW/ - On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II mission is expected to complete a lunar flyby. Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates...
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/that-was-a-wonderful-toilet-artemis-2-commander-defends-missions-lunar-loo
'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo | Space
Apr 16, 2026 - Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.
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https://www.fox.com/watch/clip/6392641219112/artemis-ii-mission-makes-history-with-lunar-flyby-historic-distance
Watch Artemis II mission makes history with lunar flyby, historic distance - FNC | FOX One
The Artemis II mission performs a historic lunar flyby, setting a new record for human distance from Earth. Fox News' Jonathan Serrie reports the latest on the...
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https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/sermon-on-the-integrity-artemis-ii-mission-pilot-preaches-christs-command-to-love-on-lunar-flyby/
Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ’s command to love on lunar flyby...
(OSV News) – As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the...
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https://www.tallahassee.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/04/06/live-stream-artemis-ii-moon-mission-lunar-flyby-april-6-how-to-watch/89480848007/
Can I watch live stream of Artemis II moon mission lunar flyby April 6
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https://idsa.in/mpidsanews/artemis-ii-a-successful-human-mission-to-the-lunar-region
Ajey Lele’s article ‘Artemis II: A Successful Human Mission to the Lunar Region’ Published in Taaza...
Apr 13, 2026 - Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘Artemis II: A Successful Human Mission to the Lunar Region’ has been...
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https://www.geo.tv/latest/658732-artemis-mission-approaches-lunar-loop-for-first-flyby-since-1972
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
Apr 6, 2026 - The Artemis astronauts entered the final phase of their run-up to a lunar loop on Monday, a tipping point of sorts that means the Moon's gravity is now having...
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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1359684.shtml
Chinese scientists discover rare-earth-rich new lunar minerals in Chang'e-5 mission samples -...
Chinese scientists have identified two previously unknown lunar minerals from the 1,731 grams of moon samples returned by Chang'e-5 mission, marking another...
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2024/lunar-trailblazer-completes-environmental-testing-ahead-of-moon-mission.html
Lunar Trailblazer Completes Environmental Testing Ahead of Moon Mission | Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Space recently completed environmental testing for NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft ahead of its upcoming launch to the Moon.
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