Artemis II crew greets crowds before heading to launch

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Excited visitors for NASA’s moon launch jockey for prime views

The Artemis II event will be the family’s first time seeing a rocket launch in person. Aaron said they planned to drive into Titusville to find a viewing area that isn’t too overcrowded. The influx of visitors to coastal stretches of central Florida, while challenging for traffic, is a major boost for the local economy. … Read more

Artemis II launch live updates as NASA moon mission counts down to historic flight

  5m ago Launch team approves fueling up the rocket In the first major decision point of the day, NASA says the launch team has polled “go” to begin tanking the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. At 8:29 a.m. EDT, they will begin filling the vehicle with about 756,000 gallons of cryogenic liquid propellant.   … Read more

Supreme Court battle over birthright citizenship and NASA’s moon mission set to launch: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the birthright citizenship fight. NASA will launch four astronauts into space for a 10-day moon mission. And no punishment for the Army helicopter crew who flew by Kid Rock’s house. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Where to watch the Artemis II launch live on TV, online or in person

As launch time approaches for NASA’s first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission, which will send a crew of four astronauts on a nine-and-a-half-day voyage around the moon and back. Here’s how to watch tonight’s launch — and where it will be visible to skywatchers in … Read more

Artemis II moonshot enters final hours before launch with NASA engineers optimistic

The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA’s first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly Tuesday as engineers and technicians prepared the agency’s giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling and blastoff Wednesday evening.   After clearing nonessential personnel from the “blast danger area” and verifying rocket … Read more