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NASA, Artemis

More than half a century after astronauts last left the lunar surface, NASA is preparing to send a crew of four back to the moon on a fly-by mission that will sling them around the far side.

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NASA animation shows exactly how its crewed moon mission will unfold

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NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission: How to Watch and What to Know

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Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA begins countdown for critical fueling test

NASA is just days away from its first chance to launch Artemis 2, the first astronaut mission to the moon since 1972, and will attempt a critical test for the lunar flight on Monday, Feb. 2.

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NASA gets countdown rolling for practice run of Artemis II moon launch

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As NASA looks to Artemis II launch, space industry honors Apollo 1

NASA's first tragedy is recalled annually at Launch Complex 34. This year is different, as the Artemis II mission sits on the horizon.

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Artemis II moon mission shows how U.S. space strategy has changed

NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the moon shows how U.S. space strategy has changed since Apollo -- and contrasts with China's closed program.

NASA’s lunar rocket is surrounded by safety concerns

But unlike the later Apollo missions, Artemis II will not land on the moon; it will be a test flight around the lunar body ahead of Artemis III, which “aims to someday land astronauts near the moon’s South Pole,

NASA’s Moon Spacesuits Are Plagued With Issues

NASA still plans to conduct plenty of tests involving the suit, including parabolic flight, which can simulate the partial gravity of the Moon’s surface. The agency has already put the suit through its paces underwater at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab.

Former NASA astronaut discusses Artemis II safety concerns, launch delay

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore explains what led to the Artemis II delay and how setbacks affect the crew preparing for the lunar flyby mission.

Behind-the-scenes look at Artemis II astronauts' training for flight around the moon

NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.