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Artemis II mission makes critical push out of Earth's orbit towards the Moon

The Artemis II mission has begun a critical engine burn that will propel the Orion spacecraft on its journey to the far side of the Moon

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Artemis II astronauts orbit Earth ahead of lunar push

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Live Updates: Orbiting Artemis II Astronauts Prepare to Head to the Moon

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Artemis II crew blasts toward space on historic NASA moon mission

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday (April 1) on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning ...

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High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

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NASA’s Artemis 2 Launches: 4 Astronauts Begin Moon Mission

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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

The custom suits are equipped with survival gear in case the crew has to exit the spacecraft after splashdown — and are easily visible in the ocean.

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Artemis II blasts off into space after spectacular launch

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NASA Artemis II crew orbiting Earth after mission to moon launched

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After Florida launch, Artemis II crew shares 1st photo of Earth from space

NASA's Artemis II mission launched from Florida with 4 astronauts. Now the agency is sharing a stunning view of Earth before they head toward the moon.

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

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'Full send'—NASA launches astronauts on historic moon flight

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Scientists use AI to track space junk in the Earth-Moon region

Researchers and government agencies are turning to artificial intelligence to solve one of spaceflight’s fastest-growing problems: tracking debris in the vast stretch between Earth and the Moon. With more than 100 lunar missions planned for the coming decade,

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Earth’s magnetic field may be more powerful than we thought

A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging galactic cosmic rays

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, NASA reveal mission plans for blasting city-killing asteroids away from Earth

Rock-a-bye, baby. With scientists warning that Earth could be susceptible to thousands of undetected asteroids, Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin is developing a planetary defense program that could help protect us against a rock-alypse.

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Study finds a low-radiation cavity between Earth and the moon

A research paper published on March 25, 2026, in the journal Science Advances identifies a previously unrecognized zone of reduced galactic cosmic ray exposure in the space between Earth and the Moon.

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Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — here’s the science they’ll do

Set to lift off this week, the NASA flight will take astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Will The Earth Ever Stop Spinning?

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Saturn's magnetic bubble is lopsided compared to Earth's, suggests new study

Saturn's magnetic shield is asymmetrical compared to Earth's, suggests a new study involving University College London (UCL) researchers, and this is likely a result of its fast rotation coupled with the heavy material it pulls around it.