NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon

We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

What's next after the Artemis II launch?
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NASA has many plans in store following the launch of Artemis II. After the 10-day mission, NASA is planning the Artemis III and IV launces as well as a highly anticipated moon base. 

Artemis II launch is a 'go' after hardware issue fixed
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Engineers resolved a hardware issue affecting communication with the Space Launch System’s flight termination system, clearing a key safety concern ahead of launch, officials said. The problem had prevented ground controllers from sending a destruct signal if the rocket veered off course. A follow-up confidence test confirmed the system is now ready to support liftoff.

Artemis II: Record breaking crowds for historic launch
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Visitors lined the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville to catch a glimpse of the Artemis II l launch from Cape Canaveral Space Station. Though facing sideways rain, people are camped along the sides hours before the launch. 

Artemis II Launch: Crowds gather at Space View Park hours before liftoff
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Visitors traveled from all over to see the historic Artemis II launch from Space View Park. FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover spoke with a family who are excited to see the rocket blast into space. 

Countdown to Artemis II launch | Viewers at Jetty Park
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People camped out a Jetty Park in anticipation of seeing the Artemis II launch on April 1, booked a site a year in advance. Campers described the event as a mix of excitement and nervousness. 

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

The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.

Artemis II rocket launch: How to watch live, stream live

Four astronauts are set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a 10-day journey that will take them around the moon and back to Earth.

NASA scientists counting down to Artemis 2 moon mission
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Dr. Sharon Cobb, the Associate Program Manager for NASA's SLS program joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview some of the research and goals of the Artemis 2 rocket launch to the moon, scheduled for tomorrow, April 1 with the launch window opening at 6:24 p.m.

Artemis II viewing: Jetty Park day passes sold out for historic launch

The countdown is underway for a historic return to deep space, with NASA targeting a Wednesday evening launch of the Artemis II mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

NASA gives Artemis II update ahead of April 1 launch
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026. 

When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission

Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.

NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.

Artemis II: NASA gears up for historic moon mission

NASA is making final preparations for the historic Artemis II mission, its first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.