Google's Doodle is celebrating the launch of Artemis II. The mission will send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in 50 years.

NASA officials said Sunday that the crew, Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule are ready to launch the Artemis II mission to circle the moon.

From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

Ahead of the launch of the historic Artemis II mission around the moon, here's everything you need to know.

NASA officials on Monday started the two-day countdown to the Artemis II mission launch, which will send a crew of four around the moon.

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Excited for the first human moon mission in more than 50 years? Here's everything to know about how you can watch the Artemis II launch.

NASA’s Artemis II has launched astronauts around the moon for the first time since 1972 — the first step toward a planned lunar landing in 2028.

For the first time in more than 53 years, NASA is preparing to send humans beyond low Earth orbit. As soon as Wednesday evening, four astronauts will embark on an a more than…

Google's Doodle is celebrating the launch of Artemis II. The mission will send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in 50 years.

NASA's Artemis II is set to launch Wednesday evening from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The four astronauts are preparing for liftoff at 6:24 p.m. EDT.

Follow latest updates, including how to watch the launch, as four astronauts prepare to set off on a 10-day, 685,000-mile journey with millions watching

Four astronauts are on board the Orion capsule, orbiting Earth as humanity seeks to return to the Moon for the first time in 54 years. Take a look back at how the day's events…

It is NASA’s biggest step yet toward establishing a permanent lunar presence.

NASA has an online Artemis II tracker for those who want to follow along as four astronauts venture around the moon on an Orion capsule.

NASA Artemis II is underway. From lunar flyby to solar eclipse, here are 8 key moments to watch as astronauts return to deep space

The mission is expected to last about 10 days, with the crew reaching the moon's vicinity on around day five or six before returning to Earth.

Nasa’s moon rocket Artemis II launched on Wednesday evening (US time), carrying astronauts to the moon for the first time in almost 54 years. The launch marks the first time since…

As part of Nasa's plans to return humans to the Moon, the Artemis programme is one of the most ambitious space projects of all time.

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

NASA's Artemis II mission is well on its way, with a crewed aircraft heading to the Moon for the first time in 50 years.While they won't be stepping off onto the Moon's surface…