See the first close-up photos of the moon from NASA’s Artemis II mission

Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen spent around seven hours taking photographs and gathering notes about surface features on the moon during the flyby. They became the first people to see the lunar far side, which is not visible from Earth because that part of the moon permanently faces away from our planet. Even during the … Read more

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

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

A look inside NASA’s Artemis II launch

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Artemis II: NASA’s Journey to the Moon | NBC News

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Countdown to Artemis II: What to know about NASA’s moon mission

NASA plans to stream the launch live beginning at 12:50 p.m. ET on its YouTube channel, which will also offer live views from the Orion capsule during the mission. Wiseman said the crew nicknamed their spacecraft “Integrity,” as a nod to the principle that guided them and their colleagues throughout their training. “Integrity just fit … Read more