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Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

NASA's Artemis II rocket has taken off in a historic launch on Florida's Space Coast, sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

LiveScience

The unseen challenges of life on the Moon

For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the Moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months – and eventually years.

The Conversation

Artemis II Launches a New Era of Lunar Exploration

Artemis might return astronauts to the moon, but only after years of delays and a price tag far exceeding the government’s projections.

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Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.

Evening Standard

Nasa finally sends humans to the Moon after half a century on Artemis II mission

Most powerful rocket Nasa has ever launched will carry four astronauts on a 10-day, 252,000 mile journey

The Independent UK

Artemis II launch set after battery issue resolved

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The Independent UK

America is going back to the moon. Here’s why it’s a big deal - and why you should be OK with the $93 billion cost

ANALYSIS: The historic lunar flyby is the first moon trip in more than 50 years and Julia Musto explains why the trip back to the moon is worth it for America

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Morning Mail: Albanese to detail fuel crisis relief, Trump to address Americans, and Nasa’s lunar rocket launch

The prime minister will map out a relief package for Australians today as the US president is expected to outline how the war in Iran is going

The Guardian - AU

Who are the astronauts on Artemis II? A diverse crew readies for launch

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The Independent UK

As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there.

The Conversation

Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.

LiveScience

Artemis heads to the Moon as old rivals race to stake their claim

As NASA counts down to sending astronauts back to the Moon under the Artemis programme, countries are racing to secure their place in the lunar future – laying plans to build infrastructure on the surface and exploit its resources. More than 60 years after John F Kennedy called for cooperation…

Radio France Internationale

Artemis astronauts arrive at launch pad after completing final task - a game of cards

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The Independent UK

Watch: Artemis II launch as NASA send first crewed mission to the Moon in decades

Watch as Nasa launched four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the Moon.

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Artemis II Moon mission’s mascot designed by student

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The Guardian - US

Artemis II: Nasa’s crewed rocket lifts off to begin 10-day lunar journey – as it happened

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What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

Evening Standard

King sends good wishes and an eco-message to lunar mission astronauts

Charles says it is vital ‘the Moon remains a beacon of peaceful scientific discovery rather than a theatre of exploitation’.

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The Independent UK

Meet ‘Rise’ the official mascot of the Artemis II moon mission

The plushie was designed by an California elementary-aged student

Space

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look

Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.

International Business Times UK

Artemis II Launch: UK Time, Live Stream and Everything You Need to Know About NASA's Moon Return

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts on a 10‑day journey around the moon, with lift-off from Cape Canaveral set for 11:24 p.m. UK time and full live coverage on YouTube.

International Business Times UK

NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Finally Enters Countdown After Delays and Hydrogen Leak Test Setback

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a historic moment as it prepares for its first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years. Discover the stakes, the crew, and the mission's significance.

Space

Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream tonight

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.

Axios

NASA's Artemis II Moon mission is set to make space history

The lunar flyby sets the stage for a Moon landing later this decade.

LiveScience

Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

A new analysis of archival Hubble Space Telescope photos reveals that a peculiar comet slowed its spin before fully reversing its rotational direction via "outgassing" during a flyby of Earth in 2017.

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