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'It was glorious': Artemis II crew reflect on historic Moon mission

In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission.

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Artemis II is back — now NASA probes what space did to their bodies

As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body.

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Artemis II astronauts brace for a 13-minute 'fireball' return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

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Making history: Artemis II astronauts reflect on moon mission

Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head.

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Take a look at the most awe-inspiring images from NASA’s Artemis II

The photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission have been nothing short of spectacular so far. Here is a selection of the very best.

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Nasa’s Artemis II crew to reach unseen far side of the Moon on flyby

NASA’s Artemis II crew are expected to reach their destination on Monday where the four astronauts aboard the Orion will – for the first time – look at the lunar far side with the naked eye. The fly-by will last approximately six hours before the astronauts head back home.

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

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Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards Moon day after liftoff

The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

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In pictures: Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.

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Liftoff: Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II Moon mission

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

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Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage

The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028.

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Meet the astronauts going on the Artemis II mission towards to Moon

Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.

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Could fusion rockets transform space travel? UK test marks major step

The breakthrough brings scientists a step closer to fusion propulsion - technology that mimics the energy reactions powering the Sun.

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Greece may soon have its first ever astronaut

Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA's astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in a future space mission

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Ariane 64: Europe’s most powerful rocket prepares for blast-off

Europe is preparing to launch its most powerful rocket yet - the four-booster Ariane 64, which will lift off from French Guiana this week.

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NASA delays Artemis II launch Moon mission again due to fuel leak

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.