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NASA's Artemis 1 mission will blast off Monday (Aug. 29). Here's how to watch.
By Ben Turner published
The spacecraft will zip around the moon and back before landing in the Pacific Ocean.
Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned
By Amy Thompson last updated
NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.
NASA to land 1st person of color on the moon with Artemis program
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA's Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9).
NASA is counting down to the 'wet dress rehearsal' for its 'Mega Moon Rocket'
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Critical prelaunch tests for the Artemis I moon mission, known as a "wet dress rehearsal," are scheduled to begin on April 1 and continue through April 4.
Artemis Accords: Why many countries are refusing to sign moon exploration agreement
By Christopher Newman last updated
Only eight countries have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines surrounding the Artemis Program for crewed exploration of the moon.
NASA's Artemis moon rocket just rode a 'supertank' to the launch pad
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis I spacecraft and rocket have finally chugged all the way to the launch pad. The mission's "wet dress rehearsal" will take place on April 1.
Stacked 'Mega Moon rocket' is ready to roll, NASA says
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Lunar mission Artemis I is about to roll closer to getting a launch date, after the mega rocket and spacecraft roll to the launchpad for tests.
NASA's 2nd attempt to fuel giant Artemis 1 moon rocket hits snag
By Tariq Malik last updated
A stuck vent valve has stalled NASA's second attempt to fuel its Artemis 1 moon mission mega rocket.
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