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Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to moon

NASA Artemis II astronauts to prep for moon photography, geography on Day 4

The four Artemis II astronauts are preparing for photography and reviewing lunar geography as their Orion spacecraft heads to the moon on Day 4 of flight.

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Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon as NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

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NASA's moon mission has begun — here's what's ahead for the Artemis II astronauts

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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have now left the Earth's orbit, after their Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for a final push towards the Moon.

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Artemis II launches from NASA's KSC, Florida: Astronauts off on moon mission

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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

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Astronauts await final 'go' from Nasa for critical push towards the Moon

Due to launch from 18:24 local time (23:24 BST) from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Artemis II will spend around 10 days travelling around the Moon.

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NASA’s No. 1 priority: Artemis II toilet fixed before trip to moon

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The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back

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Artemis II's moon shot, the great KitKat caper: Week in review

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

See the 'amazing' photos of Earth taken on historic Artemis II moon mission

One photo of Earth, taken Thursday by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from the Orion window, shows the planet backlit, with auroras visible at the top right and bottom left, Lakiesha Hawkins, deputy director for NASA’s Artemis program, explained Friday during a news conference.

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'On our way': Artemis II completes milestone moon burn. What to know.

Track the progress of the Artemis II mission with the latest updates and news from the historic mission to the moon's orbit.

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

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It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

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‘Hello, world': Artemis II crew captures new look at Earth on trip to the moon

NASA has launched the Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon. It is the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 and a key step toward future moon landings and a sustained human presence beyond Earth.

Artemis II Astronauts Fly Away From Earth Toward the Moon

The Artemis II astronauts, after saying goodbye to family and friends, were strapped into their seats aboard the Orion spacecraft by early afternoon, hours before the launch window opened at 6:24 p.m. Eastern time. As the astronauts sat, NASA continued with checks to ensure the safety of the crew before liftoff.

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Artemis II's next major milestone marks a crossroads: Watch it here

NASA's Artemis II crew has successfully launched on a mission that will take it around the moon and back to Earth. A key maneuver Thursday night determines whether they embark on their lunar visit.