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Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon

Artemis II astronauts have officially begun their journey to the moon after conducting a successful thruster firing. Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years. Grouped from 17 articles across 9 sources.

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DWApr 3, 2026, 3:38 AM

Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon

Artemis II astronauts have officially begun their journey to the moon after conducting a successful thruster firing. Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years.

ABC NewsApr 2, 2026, 12:54 AM

WATCH: Historic Artemis II mission to the moon manned with 4 astronauts

NASA teams cheered and crowds at Kennedy Space Center clamored to view the launch as the astronauts embarked on their voyage.

Al JazeeraApr 1, 2026, 11:09 PM

Watch the moment Artemis II launches historic mission around the moon

NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.

EuronewsApr 2, 2026, 5:44 AM

Watch: NASA's Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission

A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

The GuardianApr 2, 2026, 3:15 PM

Artemis II astronauts prepare to leave Earth’s orbit and head towards the moon

Nasa mission enters second day, with crew hoping to become first people to orbit moon in more than 50 years Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day. The high-stakes 10-day voyage is expected to mark the first time in half a century that humans will return to the vicinity of the moon. It is a crucial test of Nasa’s ambition to land humans back on the lunar surface this decade, and stay there permanently. Continue reading...

BBC NewsApr 1, 2026, 11:00 PM

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 1:07 AM

WATCH: Artemis II orbits Earth for full day, takes critical step in path towards the moon

After a picture perfect lift-off and a full day of orbiting Earth, Artemis II has fired up the crucial translunar injection.

ABC NewsApr 1, 2026, 7:05 PM

WATCH: Details about the historic Artemis II launch

After more than 50 years, NASA is taking a key step towards its long-term return to the moon with Artemis II.

ABC AustraliaApr 3, 2026, 2:31 AM

Artemis II capsule boost puts astronauts on course to moon

The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA's Artemis II mission successfully fired its engines this morning, kicking the crew out of Earth's orbit and bound for the moon.

ABC NewsApr 2, 2026, 6:01 AM

WATCH: Artemis II crew lifts off for the Moon

Artemis II has launched, taking four astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

ABC AustraliaApr 2, 2026, 2:52 AM

In pictures: Artemis II NASA's first mission to the Moon in decades

For the first time in more than 50 years NASA has sent astronauts around the Moon, marking a major milestone in a new era of space exploration.

BBC NewsApr 2, 2026, 12:20 PM

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

ABC AustraliaApr 1, 2026, 8:49 PM

Live: 'We have a beautiful moon rise': NASA's Artemis II crew headed for the lunar orbit

Four astronauts are on board the Orion capsule atop NASA's next-generation SLS rocket as humanity seeks to return to the Moon for the first time since 1972. Follow live.

The Straits TimesApr 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

How NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission will unfold

The high-speed journey around the Moon and back is expected to last about 10 days.

DWApr 1, 2026, 6:28 PM

Artemis II: NASA readies to launch astronauts to moon

Artemis II will bring humans back close to the moon for the first time since 1972 and mark the farthest humans have ever traveled in space.

ABC NewsApr 1, 2026, 8:19 PM

WATCH: With the help of their closeout crew, the Artemis II astronauts entered the Orion crew module, which they named "Integrity."

With the help of their closeout crew, the Artemis II astronauts entered the Orion crew module, which they named "Integrity."

Financial TimesApr 1, 2026, 11:29 PM

Nasa’s first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years blasts off

Artemis II overcomes technical delays to launch smoothly from Kennedy Space Center

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