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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 4

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 2

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 3

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launch Spotted From Plane Window at Liftoff

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2019 shows NASA astronauts (left to right) Christina Koch and Jessica Meir harvested Mizuna mustard greens on Thanksgiving Day inside the ESA (European Space Agency) laboratory module's VEGGIE facility. iss061e061596 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus,

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Poland: Storm Brings Hail To Gniezno, Blankets Streets In White 5

Streets were covered in hail in Poland's central-western city of Gniezno on Monday, May 20 as a thunderstorm moved through the country.

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Artemis II crew members speak to the media outside the WHite House

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman(L), Victor Glover(2nd L), Christina Hammock Koch(2nd R), and Jeremy Hansen(R) walk to the microphone to speak to the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, after meeting with United States President Joe Biden, December 14, 2023. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Artemis II crew members speak to the media outside the WHite House

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman(L), Victor Glover(2nd L), Christina Hammock Koch(2nd R), and Jeremy Hansen(R) take turns speaking to the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, after meeting with United States President Joe Biden, December 14, 2023. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Artemis II crew members speak to the media outside the WHite House

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman(L), Victor Glover(2nd L), Christina Hammock Koch(2nd R), and Jeremy Hansen(R) take turns speaking to the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, after meeting with United States President Joe Biden, December 14, 2023. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Artemis II crew members speak to the media outside the WHite House

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman(L), Victor Glover(2nd L), Christina Hammock Koch(2nd R), and Jeremy Hansen(R) take turns speaking to the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, after meeting with United States President Joe Biden, December 14, 2023. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Artemis II crew members speak to the media outside the WHite House

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman(L), Victor Glover(2nd L), Christina Hammock Koch(2nd R), and Jeremy Hansen(R) take turns speaking to the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, after meeting with United States President Joe Biden, December 14, 2023. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II mission specialist Christina Hammock Koch poses inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 8, 2023. The Artemis II Orion crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II mission specialist Christina Hammock Koch poses inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 8, 2023. The Artemis II Orion crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - The European Service Module for NASA’s Artemis II mission is shown inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building on August 8, 2023. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Crew members are: Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 8, 2023, is the Orion crew module for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The crew features Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II crew members, shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, walk toward their Orion crew module on August 8, 2023. From left are: Victor Glover, pilot; Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. The crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II crew members, shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, check out their Orion crew module on August 8, 2023. From left are: Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; Reid Wiseman, commander; and Victor Glover, pilot. The crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 8, 2023, is the Orion crew module for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The crew features Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II crew members, shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, stand in front of their Orion crew module on August 8, 2023. From left are: Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; Reid Wiseman, commander; and Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist. The crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II crew members, shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, check out their Orion crew module on August 8, 2023. From left are: Victor Glover, pilot; Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. The crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Crew Visits the Kennedy Space Center

Handout photo - Artemis II crew members, shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, stand in front of their Orion crew module with NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on August 8, 2023. From left are: Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; Reid Wiseman, commander; and Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot. The crew module is undergoing acoustic testing ahead of integration with the European Service Module. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term lunar presence for science and exploration under Artemis. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

The crew of the Artemis II mission around the moon, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, walk to a news conference about the mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch look on as Bill Nelson, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), speaks during a news conference about NASA's Artemis II mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch speaks during a news conference about NASA's Artemis II mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch during a news conference about NASA's Artemis II mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch during a news conference about NASA's Artemis II mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artemis II Mission Press Conference - Washington

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch look on during a news conference about NASA's Artemis II mission outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA,., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM