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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket reaches launch pad

NASA rolled out an 11 million-pound moon rocket in preparation for astronauts' launch

NASA moved a 322-foot-tall rocket out to the launchpad on Saturday, a key step as the agency prepares for a long-awaited mission to send four astronauts around the moon.

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NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket reaches launch pad, prepares for first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

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Artemis II: Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad

Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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NASA preparing first mission around the moon since 1970s

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'We're ready to go,' Nasa crew say as rocket inches closer to launch pad

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Rocket on the move ahead of first moon mission for more than 50 years

The launch window for the Artemis II mission opens on February 6, with the rocket beginning its move towards the launchpad at the US space agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Saturday.

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First mission to moon in 53 years begins after Artemis II rocket rolls out

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4 astronauts will soon take an unprecedented path to the moon. But why aren’t they landing?

Inside NASA’s plan to defeat moon dust. (And why it matters more than you think.)

Moon dust is sharp, corrosive, and potentially fatal. NASA’s new electric force field shield is designed to blast it away.

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NASA juggling piloted moon mission and space station crew replacement flight

Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.

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What is a planetary conjunction? When, how to see moon, Saturn in January

Stargazers will in one week have a chance to spot Saturn and the moon sharing a section of the night sky in what's known as a conjunction.

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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 16

As of Friday, Jan. 16, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 5% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Unfortunately, visibility is too low to spot anything on the moon tonight.

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What is a blood moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?

The next blood moon will occur on March 3, 2026. It will be visible to skywatchers across North America and will be the last total lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. You can catch up with the latest lunar eclipse news and events with our lunar eclipse live blog.

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What is a blue moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?

A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

The Spiritual Meaning Of January’s New Moon

January’s new moon in particular is especially fertile when it comes to building a solid foundation to support your highest-reaching ambitions. Taking place in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn, this lunation inspires everyone to fine-tune their New Year’s resolutions, find some manageable first steps, and start working steadily toward success.