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See images of Earth taken by NASA’s Artemis II crew compared to Apollo 17

The astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft on the Artemis II mission captured breathtaking photos of Earth during their 10-day journey to and from the moon.

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Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the story of their lunar journey—and update some classic Apollo images

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Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

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Looking ahead to NASA’s Artemis III, IV and V missions

With NASA’s Artemis II mission complete, the space agency is now moving full speed ahead toward its next goal: returning Americans to the moon.

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Artemis splashdown: Here's what we know today and what's next

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Artemis II mission inspires space enthusiasts at Triad Star Fest amid local aerospace innovation

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It's been 54 years since Apollo 17 — here's how adults over 50 are reacting to humans going back to the moon

"I love it. I was 13 in 1969. It was amazing then, and it still is." View Entire Post ›

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What makes NASA's Artemis II so special after 1972's Apollo 17

More than 50 years after Apollo 17, a new era begins with deeper spaceflight, a diverse crew, and long-term Moon goals.

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the moon? A look back at Apollo 17

The Artemis II cannot land on the moon due to the spacecraft having no landing capabilities, according to Space.com. That goal is being saved for the eventual Artemis 4 mission. The specific objective of the Artemis II mission is to check out Orion’s systems and learn how to live and work on another world in preparation for human missions to Mars.

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Apollo 17 astronaut reflects on Artemis II mission and confirms moon is not made of cheese

The crew of the Artemis II mission is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, with a splashdown scheduled for 5:07 p.m. PST in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

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Artemis II Flight Day 6: Crew Ready for Today’s Lunar Flyby, A First for Humans Since Apollo 17 in 1972

The Artemis II crew is awake and beginning preparations for today’s lunar flyby — a first for humans since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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What to know about the Apollo mission that set the precedent for Artemis II

The Artemis II launched from Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a mission around the moon, but before this could happen the Apollo 17 crew landed on the moon 50 years ago.

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Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell sends message to Artemis II before flyby

Astronaut Jim Lovell, who flew on two Apollo-era missions in 1968 and 1970, recorded a message for the Artemis II crew before his death in 2025.