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Artemis II astronauts suit up, head to rocket on launch day

Artemis crew plays cards before heading to launch pad

The crew of Artemis II plays a traditional game of cards before walking out to the launch pad for their historic lunar mission.

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Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026

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Photos: Artemis II astronauts suit up, head to rocket on launch day

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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit and heads for Moon

The Artemis II mission has completed a critical engine burn that's propelling the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts on a journey to the far side of the Moon.

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Where is Artemis II now? Astronauts orbit Earth ahead of moon shot

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Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit, head toward moon on historic mission

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Kid's Excitement About The 'Frickin Moon!' At Artemis II Launch Makes Him An Instant Star

“We’re going back to the frickin’ moon, that’s why!” the kid responded with mostly enthusiasm, with a dash of, “Duh!”

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After Florida launch, Artemis II crew shares 1st photo of Earth from space

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Artemis II flight tracker: See where astronauts are with live updates

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NASA's giant moon rocket is back on the launch pad. See new photos of SLS

NASA's giant moon rocket is back on the launch pad in Florida, setting the stage for what appears to be an imminent launch of the Artemis 2 mission.

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Fact Check: AI Photo Shows Bald Eagle Landing On Artemis II At Launch Pad Just Before Liftoff -- NOT Real

Does a real photo show that a bald eagle landed on top of the Artemis II rocket on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, just before liftoff? No, that's not true: The bird is

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Artemis II rocket rolling to launchpad for NASA moon mission: When is launch date?

NASA began rolling the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launchpad shortly after midnight Friday Eastern Time in anticipation of a launch in early April. The journey of the Space Launch System rocket to Launch Pad 39B was to take about four hours.

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Artemis II astronauts arrive at launch pad 39B for historic moon mission

The Artemis II astronauts have arrived at launch pad 39B for a historic mission, marking the first crewed trip to the moon in over 53 years. The mission aims to pave the way for future lunar exploration.

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History’s On The Launch Pad As We Go Back To The Moon

This week history, and the future of humanity, take its next step forward as Artemis II launches people to the Moon

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Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement

Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, but it’s also blocking apps that bring it back, leaving Mac users with fewer options and developers navigating unclear App Store rules.The Latest Tech News, Del

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The latest: Artemis II astronauts arrive at launch pad 39B in Astrovan

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch.

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are currently sitting on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a possible liftoff ...

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are currently sitting on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a possible liftoff on Wednesday evening.