Space Shuttle Missions

NASA's Artemis II launches historic mission to moon

The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch this week, carrying four astronauts on America's first trip around the moon in over 50 years.

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NASA launches Artemis II astronauts on mission around the moon

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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

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Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon .

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Artemis II flight tracker: Live updates as astronauts head toward moon

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Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon as NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

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Watch Artemis II livestream as crew travels towards the moon

As of 9 a.m. ET on Friday, April 3, the Artemis II crew is almost 84,000 miles away from Earth, and hurtling through space at 4,417 mph towards the moon, according to NASA's Artemis II tracker.

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'You Guys Look Great': Artemis Astronauts Share Earth's Out-of-This-World Views

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Artemis II photos from space show stunning view of Earth

How the engines of the Artemis II rocket flew on NASA's space shuttle

NASA's Artemis II mission will launch with SLS rocket engines that have flown multiple times on past space shuttle missions. Here's their story.

St. Louis first-graders experience space mission simulation

The program, located in Ferguson, uses interactive activities like rocket launches to inspire students to pursue careers in aeronautics and space exploration.

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NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago today, killing its 7-person crew. Photos reveal Challenger's legacy.

On the morning of January 28, 1986, seven crew members were killed when the space shuttle Challenger broke apart a little over a minute after it launched. Those killed included five NASA astronauts, one payload specialist, and a civilian schoolteacher.

NASA releases first images from Artemis II

NASA released the first images taken by mission commander Reid Wiseman aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule.

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Retired NASA astronaut breaks down experiments Artemis II crew will conduct in space

Friday marks Day 3 of the Artemis II mission around the moon. Retired NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar joins "The Takeout" with analysis.