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![The NASA Orion spacecraft from Artemis 1 during a live broadcast November 21, 2022, with Earth far in the background and the moon at right.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tYP3AEzq9qV6svPNkB8AKJ-320-80.png)
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft aces close moon flyby in crucial engine burn
By Mike Wall published
Orion zoomed just 80 miles (130 kilometers) above the lunar surface Monday (Nov. 21) at 7:44 a.m. ET. and completed an engine burn needed to continue its historic mission.
![The moon as seen from an Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft solar array camera on Nov. 18, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pF86Fu9FiPr8EhHrU9zVkX-320-80.jpg)
Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft sees the moon for 1st time in stunning video
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Orion spacecraft has spotted the destination of its Artemis 1 test flight the moon and captured a stunning video to mark the moment.
![A view of Earth as seen from the Artemis 1 Orion capsule more than 9 hours into flight on Nov. 16, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHbLTCpiy48ZjRrqD7eUdN-320-80.png)
Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft 'exceeding expectations' and on track for moon flyby on Nov. 21
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule is exceeding expectations in deep space and remains on target to fly by the moon on Monday (Nov. 21), agency officials said.
![An illustration of NASA's Orion spacecraft with the moon in background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/poXCvjkPg3KhUcrj6eEvae-320-80.jpg)
Spot NASA's Artemis 1 Orion on its way to the moon in a free livestream (Nov. 19)
By Tariq Malik last updated
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft is headed to the moon and you have a chance to see the spacecraft in a telescope online Saturday night (Nov. 19).
![orion spacecraft in foreground with solar panel pointing towards the earth in behind](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHbLTCpiy48ZjRrqD7eUdN-320-80.png)
Follow Orion's trip to the moon with NASA Artemis 1 tracking website
By Elizabeth Howell published
Watch the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft during its moon journey, or download the tracking information for use in data visualizations or other applications.
![Continuing a tradition: Former space shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach (left) cuts Artemis launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson's tie shortly after the successful liftoff of the Artemis 1 mission on Nov. 16, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7KBXtoVYAqjapH4tEh4SR5-320-80.png)
NASA celebrates successful Artemis 1 launch by cutting ties
By Josh Dinner published
Artemis 1 has finally taken flight, and NASA officials took a bit of time to savor the success.
![streak of a rocket lifting off into space in the black night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yfjBxfqsTwiKwUtvzpENvZ-320-80.jpg)
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission will carry science across the solar system
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA's chief scientist said the Artemis 1 launch of Wednesday (Nov. 16) will swiftly change science across the solar system, with studies in radiation and sustainability also helping Earthlings.
![NASA's Artemis 1 mission successfully launched on November 16, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DQ44YTQP7AwhYeT4hpsWo-320-80.jpg)
Artemis 1 launch success makes NASA's SLS the most powerful rocket ever to fly
By Mike Wall published
With Wednesday morning's (Nov. 16) Artemis 1 launch, NASA's Space Launch System became the most powerful rocket ever to fly a successful mission.
![A view of Earth as seen from the Artemis 1 Orion capsule more than 9 hours into flight on Nov. 16, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iNCFmFPu6dLxcXrLnnJym6-320-80.png)
Artemis 1's Orion capsule sends Earth 1st image of home on the way to the moon
By Meghan Bartels published
Artemis 1 has sent home its first stunning image from what will be a 25-day mission through deep space.
![Snoopy, the Artemis 1 zero gravity indicator, is seen inside the Orion spacecraft in this photo taken before launch.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxzjLbnToqhihcwVtMJwyL-320-80.jpg)
Spacesuited Snoopy doll floats in zero-g on moon-bound Artemis 1 mission
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Snoopy, "the world-famous astronaut," has made it to space again. The white-spotted dog, who became "the first beagle on the moon" in the Peanuts comic strips, is now aboard NASA's Artemis 1 mission.
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