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Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)

By Mike Wall published 3 April 26

Artemis 2's Orion capsule aced a critical engine burn this evening (April 2) that sent it from Earth orbit outward toward the moon.

How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon

By Mike Wall published 2 April 26

You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.

Relive NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos

By Robert Lea published 2 April 26

The launch of NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.

Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream tonight

By Robert Lea last updated 2 April 26

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

By Mike Wall published 2 April 26

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

By Josh Dinner published 2 April 26

That's one small sip of Manischewitz…

NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner published 1 April 26

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 April 26

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look

By Anthony Wood published 1 April 26

Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

By Mike Wall published 1 April 26

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.