Artemis II timeline: When will rocket reach the moon? How long is the mission?

Artemis II successfully lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on April 1, the start of the crew's 10-day mission around the moon and back.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Artemis II launch marks NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
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Astronauts strapped into NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center on a historic journey that will orbit the Moon and test critical systems ahead of future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.

Why it took 50+ years to return to the moon, Artemis II explained | ChicagoNOW
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NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a long-awaited return to deep space – but why now? We’re breaking down the science, risks, timeline and new tech behind the mission with Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols. 

America gets excited about space again
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The space shuttle was an icon of the 1980s, promising a new era of space travel. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at media coverage of its successes and its competition behind the Iron Curtain.

Anticipation builds ahead of Artemis II launch
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A preview of NASA’s Artemis II mission breaks down the goals, crew and historic significance of the first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years.

The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon

The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.

Artemis II set to launch, marking return of crewed missions beyond Earth orbit
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NASA’s Dr. Nicola Fox breaks down the historic Artemis II mission, its goals, and what astronauts will experience on humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in decades.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.

Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home

A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.

NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.