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'It's all I think about': Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman is zeroed in on historic moon mission
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik Published
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander Artemis 2, the first moon mission in more than 50 years, says his crew will do his best to get the job done well.

Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik Published
Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. Soon, the Artemis 2 crewmate wil become the first person from his country to fly around the moon.

Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and 'harmful interference' on the moon
By Andrew Jones Published
As moon missions accelerate, countries are working to define how to respond to emergencies and avoid interference between competing operations.

100 years after Robert Goddard's 1st liquid-fueled rocket launch, NASA is using the technology to send astronauts back to the moon
By Josh Dinner Published
100 years after Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket, NASA is preparing a return to the moon with the Artemis program to extend humanity's reach into deep space.

US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen?
By Leonard David Published
The impetus for establishing a "Lunar Surface Moon Base" is that America is in a space race with China.

NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know
By Brett Tingley Last updated
Reference Artemis 2 was the second scheduled flight of the Artemis program and the first crewed Artemis mission. It sent four astronauts around the moon.

NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8
By Josh Dinner Published
NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.
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