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Artemis II will broadcast 4K from the Moon. Laser tech could give us Netflix-style views of the lunar surface
NASA's O2O system is capable of sending down 4K high-definition video from the Moon
US flag from the Apollo mission that never flew will make its first trip to the Moon on Artemis II
NASA is sending 'legacy keepsakes' to the Moon with the Artemis II crew
My hope for Artemis? That it inspires the next generation of astronauts and scientists
George Dransfield considers how the Moon-bound astronauts will inspire the young
The biggest dangers facing the Artemis II crew, from swelling and radiation to sickness and bone loss
The physical and psychological dangers facing the Artemis II crew and future astronauts working on the surface of the Moon.
These astronomers are tracking Artemis II's journey to the Moon, and they're live-streaming for the whole world to see
Watch the Virtual Telescope's live-stream as they track Artemis II from the ground
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How to watch the Artemis II launch live as it happens – and get realtime views of the surface of the Moon
Watch the live launch and see views of the Moon from Artemis II in real time
Artemis II is a 'fundamental shift' in spaceflight, say scientists. Why we're entering a new era of space exploration
Why Artemis II is marking the next chapter in human spaceflight, with many dubbing this era the Space Race 2.0
Artemis II astronauts are taking their own avatars to the Moon, to find out how dangerous spaceflight really is
Small chips containing human cells could help prepare humans for long space journeys
The Artemis II launch countdown has begun. NASA says the weather is looking good. This could be it
NASA announces the launch countdown for the April 1st launch of Artemis II has begun, with final preparations now underway.
When Artemis II launches to the Moon, we'll be able to track it on our smartphones. Here's how
How to keep track of the Artemis II mission in real time
Space and astronomy news in brief
Brief, 1-minute reads giving you the latest, quick news in astronomy, space science and spaceflight
Saturn’s moon Titan may hold the building blocks of alien life in its methane lakes and rivers
Study suggests that life’s chemical precursors could arise in non-water environments
The cosmic explosion that wouldn't quit. Strange signal from deep space baffles astronomers
A real-life Tatooine? Astronomers discover trio of planets in rare double-sun system
Get the key facts on this story with our quick, 1-minute read Star system: astronomers have discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting a binary star system known as TOI-2267 Close proximity: the system is located 190 lightyears from Earth, which is considered relatively nearby in astronomical terms Binary nature: the two stars in the system are cool and orbit each other at a distance just eight times the distance between Earth and the Sun Record breakers: this discovery represents the coldest and most compact pair of stars known to host planets Transit first: the study marks the first time planets have
