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NASA's Artemis 1 mission successfully launched on November 16, 2022.

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.

Snoopy, the Artemis 1 zero gravity indicator, is seen inside the Orion spacecraft in this photo taken before launch.

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.

streaking image of a rocket caught across a background map of moving clouds

Epic Artemis 1 moon rocket launch spotted streaking through Earth's atmosphere in satellite image

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Artemis 1 launch to the moon streaks to space in a view from a weather satellite, which spotted the Space Launch System's water trail after liftoff Wednesday (Nov. 16).

NASA's Artemis 1 mission launches toward the moon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 16, 2022.

Artemis 1 in flight: What's next for the epic NASA moon mission?

By Josh Dinner published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket just sent the Orion spacecraft toward the moon. Here's what to expect on the Artemis 1 mission.

NASA's Orion capsule separates from the upper stage of its Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket about 1 hour and 55 minutes after launch on Nov. 16, 2022.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission heads for lunar orbit after crucial engine burn

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Artemis 1 mission is officially on its way to the moon, thanks to an 18-minute-long engine burn by the upper stage of the SLS rocket.

NASA's Artemis 1 mission launches toward the moon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 16, 2022.

NASA launches Artemis 1 moon mission on its most powerful rocket ever

By Brett Tingley published

The most powerful NASA rocket ever built — the Space Launch System — soared into the sky today (Nov. 16) on Artemis 1, a risky test flight to send the Orion capsule to the moon and back.

artemis 1 rocket lifting off from launch pad in illustration

How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch live in a 360-degree VR experience

By Elizabeth Howell published

"Artemis Ascending" will use virtual reality to let participants feel like they're beside the Artemis 1 mission as it lifts off no earlier than Wednesday (Nov. 16).

This SpaceX concept shows the company's massive Starship vehicle on the moon as a lunar lander for NASA Artemis astronauts.

NASA taps SpaceX for 2nd astronaut moon landing with Starship

By Mike Wall published

NASA has selected SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle to carry astronauts to the lunar surface on the Artemis 4 mission, which is targeted to fly in 2027.

A satellite operated by Capella Space captured this synthetic aperture radar view of NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 14, 2022, two days before the mission's planned liftoff.

Artemis 1 moon rocket spotted from space (satellite radar image)

By Mike Wall published

One of Capella Space's sharp-eyed satellites captured a radar view of what may be some of the Artemis 1 moon mission's final moments on Earth.

A map released by NASA shows when and where the launch of Artemis 1 will be visible.

NASA's nighttime Artemis 1 moon rocket launch will light up Florida's coast (visibility map)

By Brett Tingley last updated

NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket will be visible for hundreds of miles around during its nighttime launch, scheduled for the early hours of Nov. 16.

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, November 11, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

NASA fuels Artemis 1 moon rocket for long-delayed lunar test flight

By Brett Tingley last updated

NASA has begun tanking up its massive Space Launch System rocket for the third attempt at a debut launch that will send the Orion spacecraft around the moon and back.

gold electronics box with four black solar panels in cross shape

NASA water-hunting moon cubesat ready to launch with SpaceX

By Stefanie Waldek published

NASA's Lunar Flashlight mission will deploy a small satellite to skim the moon's surface and use lasers to search for water ice in lunar craters.

An illustration of the night sky on Jan. 21 showing the new moon.

January new moon 2023: Venus and Saturn join the moon

By Jesse Emspak last updated

Reference The new moon of January will be at 3:53 p.m. EST on Saturday (Jan. 21), and will soon be followed by a conjunction of Venus and Saturn.

A portion of the far side of the moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft on Nov. 21, 2022 during the Artemis 1 mission.

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft return to Earth in these free webcasts

By Jeff Spry, Tariq Malik last updated

NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft is returning to Earth from the moon on its historic uncrewed test flight and you can see live views and mission updates from NASA right now for free.

Ripley's Orlando now displays "The Lost Tapes," the once-missing Apollo 11 moon landing reels, believe it or not.

Believe it, or maybe not: Ripley's displays Apollo 11 moon landing 'lost tapes'

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

If seeing is believing, then a new space-themed attraction has something to show you. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is displaying "The Lost Tapes" from the Apollo 11 moon landing.

The Artemis 1 moon rocket stands tall on the launch pad with blue sky and clouds above.

Update: NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launches on lunar test flight

By Brett Tingley last updated

Liftoff of NASA's $4.1 billion mega moon rocket is set for Nov. 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 GMT).

close-up of artemis rocket top with the american flag beside

Exclusive: Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig explains company's contributions to NASA's Artemis 1

By Jeff Spry published

The support hardware of Sidus Space will help NASA's Artemis 1 mission get off the ground for its epic uncrewed mission around the moon on Wednesday (Nov. 16).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center on Oct. 5, 2022.

The dark secret to photographing the perfect rocket launch

By Josh Dinner published

Most of us get to see a rocket launch up close just one or twice in our lives, if ever, so capturing the moment in detail is a high priority. Here's how you can do it.

several images of a red moon rising above a launch tower beside artemis 1, seen at a distance

Blood Moon rises over Artemis 1 megarocket preparing for launch in stunning photos

By Elizabeth Howell published

Last week's Blood Moon total lunar eclipse was visible over the Artemis 1 rocket on Nov. 8, making for an epic view of the mission's eventual destination.

Rumpl's NASA Artemis Collection, including the puffy blanket seen here, was inspired by NASA's first big step toward returning people to the moon's surface.

Covering Artemis: Rumpl embraces NASA moon missions with new blanket designs

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

With NASA getting ready to return to the moon, a blanket company is ready to "cover" all your launch and lunar viewing needs. Rumpl now has a collection of NASA Artemis products.