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The Artemis II astronauts broke the distance record for human spaceflight and photographed Earth from farther away than anyone in history. Their stunning "Earthset" image, released on Earth Day, continues a 58-year tradition of space photography that helps us understand and protect our home planet.
Four astronauts received a thunderous welcome home after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in over 50 years. Their historic 10-day moon mission set the stage for humanity's return to the lunar surface in 2028.
Four astronauts just returned from the farthest human journey in over half a century, flying nearly 253,000 miles from Earth during a historic 10-day Moon mission. NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean, paving the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission delivered groundbreaking science and a deeply personal moment when astronauts honored crew member Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wife by naming a lunar crater after her. The successful mission marks humanity's return to the Moon after decades away.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey in over 50 years, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth. Their safe return marks a major milestone in NASA's mission to explore deep space.
Four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday after flying farther from Earth than any humans in over half a century. The historic Artemis II mission brings humanity one giant leap closer to walking on the moon again.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission crossed into the moon's gravitational sphere on April 6, becoming the first humans to reach lunar space since 1972. Tonight, they'll break the distance record for human spaceflight.
When Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover took off his shirt for a towel bath after his workout, Mission Control cut the live feed, then politely asked the crew their preference. The moment offered a rare, humanizing glimpse into daily life on humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
Four astronauts are about to travel farther from Earth than any human in history, breaking a record that's stood for 56 years. NASA's Artemis 2 mission will reach 252,757 miles from home when it loops around the moon on Monday.
Four astronauts launched aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission on April 1, marking humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over five decades. The crew will travel farther into space than any humans before them during their historic 10-day journey.
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For the first time in 53 years, humans are heading to the moon. Hundreds of thousands gathered on Florida's Space Coast to witness the Artemis 2 crew lift off, many camping overnight for a front-row seat to history. #
For the first time in over half a century, humans are traveling to the Moon. NASA's Artemis II crew successfully launched from Florida and is now preparing for their historic journey around our nearest celestial neighbor.
For the first time since 1972, humans are heading beyond Earth's orbit to the moon. NASA's Artemis 2 mission launched today, sending four astronauts on a journey that marks the beginning of humanity's return to deep space.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission will send four astronauts around the moon this April, marking humanity's first lunar voyage in over half a century. The nine-day journey represents a giant leap toward establishing a lasting human presence beyond Earth.
For the first time since 1972, human eyes will observe the moon up close when four astronauts fly past it next week. NASA turned what could have been just a test flight into a science mission that proves human observation still beats our best cameras.
After more than 50 years, humans are heading back toward the moon. NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to launch four astronauts on April 1 with zero technical issues standing in the way.
Four astronauts are about to make history as the first humans to venture beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. NASA's Artemis 2 rocket rolled out tonight for a moon mission that marks humanity's return to deep space exploration.
Four astronauts are about to make history as NASA prepares its Artemis 2 rocket for humanity's first trip beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. After fixing technical issues and completing successful tests, the massive rocket is heading back to the launch pad tonight for an April 1 liftoff.
For the first time in over 50 years, four astronauts will journey around the Moon's far side in March. NASA just completed the final countdown rehearsal, bringing humanity's return to deep space within reach.
Four astronauts rocketed toward the International Space Station Friday to restore full operations after NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight. The SpaceX crew will spend nine months conducting groundbreaking health research to prepare for future moon and Mars missions.
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