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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
June 9, 2026Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon
The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.
April 3, 2026Artemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech, and SpaceX IPO - Reuters
Artemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech, and SpaceX IPO Reuters
April 2, 2026'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
April 2, 2026'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.
April 1, 2026Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
March 20, 2026