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[Highlights] Artemis 2 launch: Orion spacecraft separates successfully, crew begins critical manual flight test in historic moon mission

NASA Artemis II launch live updates: NASA has officially begun the final countdown for the Artemis II mission, with liftoff scheduled for tonight. If all goes as planned, this will be the first time humans travel towards the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission, ending a gap of more than 50 years.

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10 days in space: How the Artemis II rocket will get NASA astronauts to the moon and back

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NASA Artemis II Mission Explained: How Four Astronauts Will Travel Around The Moon After 50 Years

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Artemis II crew nears lunar orbit in historic mission

The Artemis II crew is making history as they approach lunar orbit, poised to become the first humans to travel farther from Earth than ever before.

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Artemis II Crew Reaches Earth Orbit, Eyes Moonward

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Artemis II crew describes life aboard Orion spacecraft on historic journey to the moon and back

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NASA Artemis 2 technology explained: SLS rocket, Laser comms, Organ-on-a-chip powering 2026 Moon mission

NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, planned to launch on April 1, 2026, will test the powerful SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, high-speed laser communications, manual rendezvous capabilities, and advanced radiation research with human “organ-on-a-chip” avatars.

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NASA’s historic Artemis II mission shows space travel is littered with risk — and experts are worried: ‘Off by an inch, you’re in big trouble’

Do they see a bad moon rising? After multiple delays this year, Artemis II is slated to blast off Wednesday night, April 1, marking the first crewed mission to the moon since the Apollo astronauts touched down in 1972.

Why Everyone Is Heading Back to the Moon

Like the US, China is seeking allies to boost its lunar ambitions. Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Egypt, Serbia, Belarus and Azerbaijan are among the countries that have backed its plan for an international lunar research station. China also has said it wants to launch crewed missions to Mars and build a permanently inhabited base there.

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Artemis II mission explained: When and where to watch NASA’s historic mission, crew details, launch timing

NASA’s Artemis II mission marks humans’ return near the Moon after 50 years. Check launch time in India, live streaming details, crew and full mission journey.