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Artemis 2 LIVE: NASA continues fueling Artemis 2 rocket for 1st astronaut moon launch since 1972 TODAY
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Wednesday, April 1, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch today.

Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream
By Robert Lea published
A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft after launch — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.

April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission
By Anthony Wood published
The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.

On this day in space: April 1, 1948: The Big Bang theory gets a big boost
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 1, 1948, the Alpher-Bethe-Gamow letter, titled "The Origin of Chemical Elements, " was published, lending credibility to the concept of a "hot Big Bang."

Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026
By Robert Lea published
SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.

Saturn's magnetic field is curiously warped, and one of its moons may be to blame
By Robert Lea published
"A better understanding of Saturn’s environment is especially urgent now as plans for our return to Saturn and its moon Enceladus start to be developed."

The Mandalorian & Grogu: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about Mando's silver screen debut
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Din Djarin and Grogu are headed to the big screen for their next Star Wars adventure. Here's everything we know about The Mandalorian & Grogu.

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972
By Mike Wall published
NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

NASA Artemis 2 gifts we love: Mark today's launch with these picks
By Rich Owen last updated
NASA's Artemis 2 blasts off to the moon today and that's no joke! Join the mission with this stellar collection of space-flight merchandise, from Lego and hoodies to mission patches and metal posters.
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