Artemis astronauts begin fifth day on historic Moon mission

The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission began their fifth day journeying to the Moon on Sunday, after already taking in sights of the lunar surface never before seen by human eyes.As they

Artemis II shares new lunar images while more than halfway to the moon

As the Artemis II mission makes its way toward the moon, photos taken by the crew have shifted from highlighting Earth to refocusing on the moon.

NASA's moon mission has begun — here's what's ahead for the Artemis II astronauts

NASA's Artemis II mission is underway. The astronauts are scheduled to fly around the moon Monday. Here's what to know about their 10-day journey through space.

Where is Artemis II? Follow updates as NASA mission approaches moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon are preparing for perhaps the most exciting phase of their journey.

Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon

The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.

‘Let’s go!’ NASA launches humanity’s first moon voyage in nearly 54 years

The Artemis 2 mission is due to send astronauts on a test mission to the moon and back during the "opening act" of a new age of discovery.

'On our way': Artemis II completes milestone moon burn. What to know.

Track the progress of the Artemis II mission with the latest updates and news from the historic mission to the moon's orbit.

Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon

The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.