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NASA, Artemis and 10 days in space

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NASA’s SLS Artemis moon rocket is among largest in world. How big is it?

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the Artemis 2 mission stands at 322 feet tall.

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10 days in space: How the Artemis II rocket will get NASA astronauts to the moon and back

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How NASA engineers keep Artemis II on track? From rocket propulsion to space communications explained

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Artemis astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the Moon.

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NASA Astronauts Are Closer to Moon Than Earth on Artemis II Day 4

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Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon; NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

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The Morning After: NASA’s Artemis II is on a voyage around the Moon

Since launch, the vehicle has separated from its launch system and been manually piloted, testing how the Orion capsule will dock with future lunar landers.

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NASA Artemis II astronauts rocket towards Moon after spending day orbiting Earth

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Artemis II heads to the far side of the Moon

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How SpaceX produces a Raptor engine every 24 hours

With the Raptor engine, SpaceX reimagined how rockets work—swapping kerosene for methane, adding dual cryogenic turbopumps, and implementing a full-flow staged combustion cycle never before flown in space. This video unpacks why Raptor was necessary for ...

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How reusable rockets are changing spaceflight

This video explains how reusable rockets work, why they matter, and how they are helping reduce costs and expand access to space.

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2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today

Robert Goddard, assisted by his wife Esther, sent the first liquid-fueled rocket aloft on March 16, 1926. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the latest updates on ...