‘Godspeed Artemis II. Let’s go’: Astronauts rocket away on NASA’s first moon voyage in decades

Artemis II set sail from the same Florida launch site that sent Apollo’s explorers to the moon so long ago. The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.

NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century

By Joey Roulette CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, March 30 (Reuters) - NASA is preparing to launch the first crew of astronauts toward the moon in over 53 years with its second Artemis mission, a critical test flight in humanity's broader lunar goals as the U.
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The Latest: Artemis II launch countdown has begun for humanity’s first moon trip in 53 years

1. Artemis II involves a lunar fly-around by four astronauts. 2. Artemis III focuses on launching a lunar lander into orbit around Earth in 2027 for docking practice by astronauts flying in an Orion capsule. 3. Artemis IV aims to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.

Meet Charlie Duke, the youngest person on the first Moon mission cheering on Artemis II astronauts

Charlie Duke was the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon at the age of 36. Now 90 years old, the prospect of another human return to the Moon excites him. View on euronews
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NASA's 1st human moon mission in 50 years could be month out. What to know

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Four astronauts are on the verge of becoming the first humans to venture near the moon in more than half a century since NASA's iconic Apollo era came to an end. As early as February ...