Tag: space exploration

Artemis II mission launches astronauts on lunar fly-around

Life April 3, 2026 at 14:07

NASA astronauts depart Earth orbit NASA’s Artemis II mission has officially started its journey to the Moon, carrying Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch,...

Nasa’s Artemis mission: return to the moon, and onward to Mars

Life April 1, 2026 at 13:00

Mission to orbit the Moon In just a few days Nasa is planning to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on their way...

What it takes to be one of the moon-bound Artemis astronauts

International February 3, 2026 at 15:22

A lonely Moon base and extreme isolation When the Artemis mission lands on the Moon in years to come, its crew will have to grapple...

Artemis II mission moves closer as rocket arrives at launch pad

International January 18, 2026 at 11:40

Rocket moved to launch pad Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway...

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Health May 15, 2026 at 16:24

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Life May 15, 2026 at 16:00

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Cyprus May 15, 2026 at 15:18

The first official planning permit for the construction of...

Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced

International May 15, 2026 at 14:50

US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day...