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NASA launches humans to moon for first time in half-century

For the first time in more than 50 years, astronauts are on their way to the moon.

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

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NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

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Artemis II Astronauts Bound For Moon After Rocketing Away On NASA's First Lunar Voyage In Decades

Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two y...

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First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space

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Artemis II mission lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center

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Artemis 2 launch: View images from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

The Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft stands at Launch Complex 39B ahead of the planned mission launch to fly by the moon, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,...

PC Magazine · 15h

NASA Launches Artemis II, Its First Moonshot Since 1972

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Artemis II proves America still leads in space from Florida

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Chilling final words of Space Shuttle Challenger pilot before explosion killed 7

On January 28, 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart just 73 seconds after liftoff. Pilot Michael Smith's final words revealed something was very wrong.

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NASA wants to know how the launch industry’s chic new rocket fuel explodes

For more than 60 years, nearly every large rocket used some combination of the same liquid and solid propellants. Refined kerosene was favored for its easy handling and non-toxicity, hydrazine for its storability and simplicity,

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How NASA is Collecting Explosion Data for Next Generation Rockets

Commercial launch providers continue to advance propulsion technology with a renewed focus on liquid oxygen and methane propelled rockets and spacecraft. As systems grow in scale, carrying millions of pounds of propellant,

The Latest: Fueling Begins as NASA Aims to Send 1st Crew to the Moon in 53 Years

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years