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Why Artemis II can't just blast off now to send astronauts to the Moon

NASA’s next crewed flight to the Moon is tantalizingly close, yet Artemis II is still on the ground while its giant rocket ...

We’re going back to the moon for the first time since 1972

For the first time in more than half a century, humans are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and head near the moon, with NASA ...
Space Coast Daily

Final Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission From KSC Launch Pad 39B

NASA is targeting no earlier than Saturday, Jan. 17, to begin the multi-hour trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

It’s Almost ‘All Systems Go’ for Artemis 2 to Take the Next Giant Leap Toward Stepping on the Moon Again

Scheduled to launch in early 2026, NASA's Artemis 2 is part of the bold 21st-century vision for returning astronauts to the ...
KMA Radio

Anderson previews Artemis II mission

As early as next month, the United States and partnering countries will attempt to send humans to the moon for the first time ...
Forbes

First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1973 Is ‘Go’ For 2026 — What We Know

Artemis II will send astronauts around the moon in February-April 2026, marking NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in 50+ years and paving the way for future crewed lunar landings. Are you ready ...

6 Space Stories To Watch in 2026

From the Artemis II moon mission to searching for signs of life on distant plants, 2026 will be a big year for space.