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For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading back to the Moon. NASA's Artemis 2 mission launches Wednesday with four astronauts, including the first woman and first person of color bound for lunar orbit.
Nearly 346,000 people traveled to Florida's Space Coast to witness the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. The Artemis 2 launch brought crowds equivalent to the entire population of Honolulu to celebrate humanity's return to deep space exploration.
Trumbull County, Ohio just made exploring local history free, fun, and accessible with a new passport program spanning 34 historic sites. Two lucky winners will score gift baskets just for visiting their own backyard.
SpaceX just received federal approval to launch its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center's legendary Launch Complex 39A, the same pad that sent astronauts to the moon. The move marks a new chapter for the historic site and clears the way for up to 44 launches annually.
A crew of four astronauts blasted off Wednesday on humanity's first journey around the moon in over five decades, marking a giant leap forward in space exploration. The historic Artemis II mission carries the first woman, first person of color, and first non-American ever sent toward the moon.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are traveling beyond low-Earth orbit as NASA's Artemis II mission launched four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon. The successful Wednesday launch marks a giant leap toward returning humans to the lunar surface and eventually Mars.
Tomorrow, four astronauts will launch around the moon on Artemis 2, marking humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. No joke—NASA's historic launch just happens to fall on April Fools' Day.
Mexico is teaming up with South Korea to potentially build its first satellite launch pads, a move that could make the country a player in the global space industry. If successful, Mexico could launch its own satellites without relying on foreign facilities.
Four astronauts blasted off Wednesday aboard NASA's Artemis II mission, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The diverse crew includes the first person of color, first woman, and first non-US citizen headed toward the Moon.
A German space company will launch its paraffin-powered rocket from Scotland's northernmost point this summer, marking Europe's growing rocket launch capabilities. The safe, eco-friendly technology could open new doors for space research.
NASA has appointed Brian Hughes as senior director of launch operations to help accelerate the agency's mission cadence. The move signals a push to coordinate launches across multiple facilities as space activity ramps up.
After two unsuccessful attempts, Space One is launching its Kairos rocket today, aiming to deliver five satellites to orbit. The Tokyo startup dreams of launching 30 missions per year by the 2030s.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched six satellites just six months after a failure, marking the fastest recovery for the nation's space program. The achievement completes the rocket's development and positions Japan to compete globally in affordable space launches. ---
Rocket Lab just pulled off its 81st successful launch and second mission in eight days, sending South Korea's NEONSAT-1A satellite into orbit. The California-based company is ramping up its launch pace to help countries monitor disasters and keep people safer from space.
After Hurricane Ida nearly destroyed Philadelphia's 200-year-old Fairmount Water Works in 2021, the beloved landmark has reopened and is now leading the charge to protect Pennsylvania's 65 National Historic Landmarks. Their recovery shows how historic sites can survive climate challenges.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will make history Saturday morning by launching its heaviest payload ever. The rocket will carry 29 satellites weighing 18 tons to orbit for Amazon's growing internet network.
A New Zealand rocket company just kicked off 2026 with its 80th successful launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for a European space startup building a new communications network. The mission shows how reliable small rocket launches are making space more accessible than ever.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading back to the moon. The Artemis II crew lifted off from Florida on April 1, marking the beginning of a record-breaking journey that will take them farther than any humans in history.
For the first time in over 50 years, NASA has sent astronauts beyond Earth's orbit, launching four crew members on a historic journey around the moon. As the Artemis 2 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast, it marked humanity's return to deep space exploration with plans to establish a permanent lunar presence.
Travelers flying over Florida Wednesday got an unforgettable view when the Artemis II mission launched toward the moon. Some captured stunning footage of the historic moment right from their airplane windows.
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