Artemis II Begins Historic Mission Around the Moon
The Artemis crew has officially embarked on a historic 10-day mission orbiting the Moon, potentially traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
Although the crew will not land on the lunar surface, they plan to circle the Moon, marking a significant step in NASA's Artemis program. This mission follows the successful unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022 and is part of NASA's broader plan to conduct deep-space missions with the ultimate goal of reaching Mars in the 2030s.
For continuous updates, follow the BBC's live coverage of the launch.
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits the US West
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Watch: Gabbard Faces Scrutiny Over Iran Nuclear Intelligence Claims
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Rand Paul Presses Mullin on Past Assault Remarks
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Moment Suspected Meteor Is Spotted Over Ohio and Pennsylvania
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Fierce Blizzard Buries US Midwest in More Than 2ft (60cm) of Snow
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Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobile Operator Stranded on Ice
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Oscars Winner Asks Women to Stand: 'I Don't Get Here Without You Guys'
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Michael B Jordan Wins Oscar for Best Actor
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Jessie Buckley Wins Oscar for Best Actress
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