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Apollo, Artemis

Looking back on Apollo 8, the first time astronauts went around the moon and back, ahead of Artemis II launch

In Greek mythology, Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo. In NASA history, the Apollo 8 mission laid much of the groundwork for the upcoming Artemis II mission.

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Artemis 2 mission to circle moon, go further than Apollo 8

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How will Artemis 2 be different from NASA's Apollo moon missions?

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Nasa gives final briefing before Artemis II Moon mission launch

All systems go for the Artemis II launch tomorrow 11:13

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NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

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Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

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Meet the Artemis II Moon mission's mascot

Rise is a zero gravity indicator, a small soft item that rides with the crew to show them when they are in space.

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Is the Artemis II launch part of a space race with China, Russia?

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Watch live: NASA holds press conference ahead of Artemis II launch

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Today in aviation history: Apollo 8 orbits the moon

On this day in aviation history, 57 years ago (December 24, 1968), Apollo 8 became the first manned spacecraft to leave planet Earth's gravitational pull, and also the first human space flight to reach the Moon. Apollo 8 opened the door for future missions ...

Artemis 2 is most similar to Apollo 8. What the missions had in common

Like Apollo 8 in 1968, NASA's Artemis 2 mission from Florida will send a crew of astronauts around the moon and back without landing.

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NASA's Apollo 8 moonshot saved 1968. Could Artemis 2 do the same in 2026?

Fifty-seven years ago, three American astronauts set forth on one of the most audacious and inspiring journeys in human history. In late December 1968, NASA astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders launched to the moon aboard Apollo 8 ...

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The Unique Flight of Apollo 8

The second Apollo mission to carry astronauts into space provided NASA and the world with an unprecedented view of life on Earth. From the start, with its planned mission to fly three astronauts around the Moon and back, Apollo 8 became a touchstone for ...

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Patriots Point unveils Apollo 8 exh.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is unveiling a new Apollo 8 exhibit, commemorating one of the most daring space missions and the USS Yorktown’s essential role in its dramatic recovery. Launched on December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 marked the first time ...