Artemis II launches for historic journey to the moon
We are now watching for the latest updates after Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth. It's the second flight in the Artemis program, as well as the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting reactions from space journalist Leonard David as Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen begin their historic journey.
We are now watching for the latest updates after Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth. It's the second flight in the Artemis program, as well as the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting reactions from space journalist Leonard David as Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen begin their historic journey.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K
Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.
Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Historic Artemis II launch window opens Wednesday
NASA is counting down to a historic milestone as the first potential launch window for the Artemis II mission is set to open this Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. The Artemis II lunar mission will be NASA's first crewed launch to the moon in 50 years. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with former NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, as mission controllers continue to monitor breezy onshore winds and potential cumulus cloud growth right up until the countdown reaches zero.
NASA is counting down to a historic milestone as the first potential launch window for the Artemis II mission is set to open this Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. The Artemis II lunar mission will be NASA's first crewed launch to the moon in 50 years. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with former NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, as mission controllers continue to monitor breezy onshore winds and potential cumulus cloud growth right up until the countdown reaches zero.
Update on Artemis II lunar fly-around launch attempt
We are now watching a NASA press conference dedicated to preparations for Artemis II ahead of the April 1 lunar fly-around launch attempt. The second mission for the Artemis program will send four astronauts around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Reports indicate that Orion will not land on the moon. The mission aims to verify the operation of all the spacecraft's systems during deep space travel with a human crew.
We are now watching a NASA press conference dedicated to preparations for Artemis II ahead of the April 1 lunar fly-around launch attempt. The second mission for the Artemis program will send four astronauts around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Reports indicate that Orion will not land on the moon. The mission aims to verify the operation of all the spacecraft's systems during deep space travel with a human crew.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
Artemis II: Meet the astronauts headed to the moon and back
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
See it: NASA astronaut shares photo of egg-shaped object with tentacles growing on International Space Station
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
LaGuardia latest: 2 dead, 40+ injured after Air Canada jet collision
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
Look up: Northern lights could be visible for some upper states this week
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
About 19 million people in the US have thought about shooting someone in their lifetime: Study
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.