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Launch date, astronauts and why NASA is returning to moon

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why NASA's mission matters

From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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NASA's Artemis II mission: Launch date, astronauts and why NASA is returning to the moon

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Factbox-How NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Will Unfold

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Inside NASA's Artemis II Mission That Sends Humans Back Toward Moon

When NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission lifts off no earlier than April 1, it will do something no human spaceflight has attempted in more than five decades: send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit tow...

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How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Watch as NASA officials provide live update on Artemis II mission

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch Wednesday, April 1, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. At 6:24 p.m., astronauts Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot) and Christina Koch (mission specialist) and the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen (mission specialist) are set to liftoff on the historic mission.

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What is launching on SpaceX Falcon 9 on March 30? NASA science and tech demos explained

NASA’s CubeSats and technology demonstrations will launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 on March 30, testing communications, thermal protection and in-space capabilities to support research.

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Science news this week: NASA nuclear rocket and space reproduction

March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Watch Artemis II SLS rocket live on Kennedy Space Center launch pad

Check out the live view of the Artemis II SLS rocket from its launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA wants humans to live on the moon: The lunar south pole could be home to a permanent lunar base; here’s why

NASA seems to be gearing up for one of its boldest missions yet. This isn’t just about planting a flag and snapping photos. The agency is reportedly aiming for a permanent human base on the Moon. A real,

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NASA is sending a fleet of helicopters to Mars on the first ever nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft

NASA is officially sending a fleet of robotic helicopters to Mars in 2028. The mission, called Skyfall, will deploy three advanced rotorcraft to scout future landing sites for human astronauts. But the Martian choppers aren’t the biggest news.