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Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon

Four astronauts are scheduled to launch this week on humanity’s first lunar mission in over 50 years, featuring a woman, a Black man and a Canadian.

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Artemis II sends humans around the moon for first time since Apollo

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NASA gives green light for Artemis II crew to head to far side of the moon

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Artemis 2: Four astronauts to begin historic journey around Moon. Watch LIVE

Witness history as the Artemis 2 crew loops around the lunar far side.

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Artemis II astronauts conduct historic flyby of the moon

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Nasa's Artemis II crew reaches Moon, nears farthest distance ever flown by humans

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Artemis II approaches historic lunar flyby: Crew to lose contact with Earth for 40 minutes in space

For roughly 40 minutes, the four astronauts will be alone, passing behind the far side of the Moon, just as the Apollo crews experienced decades ago.

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Artemis II Crew Begins Final Run-Up To Lunar Slingshot, NASA To Livestream Record Moon Flyby

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NASA Artemis II Astronauts Race Into Moon’s Embrace After Quiet Easter

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NASA's giant moon rocket, in photos

Photos show the rocket and spacecraft that NASA will use to launch astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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NASA's Artemis program: A new era of lunar exploration compared to Apollo

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a significant return to lunar exploration, emphasizing diversity and safety while contrasting with the Apollo missions of the past.

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NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program by modeling it after speedy Apollo

NASA said Friday it's revamping its Artemis moon exploration program to make it more like the fast-paced Apollo program half a century ago, adding an extra practice flight before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew in two years. The overhaul ...

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From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore space

NASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.

10 important rocket launches in the history of the US spaceflight

Artemis II isn’t the only revolutionary space mission in America’s history. Here are a few rocket launches that stand out as pivotal moments in space exploration.