Nasa mission enters second day, with crew hoping to become first people to orbit moon in more than 50 years

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

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…

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

NASA is set to launch four astronauts as soon as Wednesday evening on a 10-day flight around the moon.

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 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…

After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.

Nasa mission enters second day, with crew hoping to become first people to orbit moon in more than 50 years

Spacecraft’s engine fired up for six minutes to propell astronauts on their three-day voyage towards Earth’s natural satellite

Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Hansen spent their first hours in space performing checks and troubleshooting minor problems on the spacecraft.…

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of Earth orbit for the first time since 1972.

NASA's Artemis II crew left Earth orbit Thursday evening en route for the moon, marking a milestone not reached in more than 50 years.