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Apollo, Artemis and mission control

Artemis mission shares office space -- and physics -- with Apollo

As four astronauts whiz toward a flyby of the Moon, looking out for them are mission control experts using cutting-edge technology and lessons learned from the Apollo program 50 years ago.

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The Apollo missions sent astronauts to the moon. With Artemis, NASA wants them to stay.

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Artemis II to surpass Apollo 13 record for farthest humans in space

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Artemis II mission on track to break record set by Apollo 13

The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today.

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NASA Artemis II Astronauts Race Into Moon’s Embrace After Quiet Easter

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It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

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NBC News talks to Artemis II crew as they speed toward the moon

The crew is now preparing to capture photos of the far side of the moon, including portions that have never before been seen by humans.

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Here’s how and when to stream Artemis II moon mission as astronauts near historic mark

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Artemis II live updates: What to expect during record-breaking moon flyby

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Lesson Plan: History of the American Space Program

This lesson details how NASA got from Alan Shepard rocketing into low orbit in 1961 to Neil Armstrong taking "one small step" on the lunar surface in 1969 and today's

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Artemis II engineer talks neckties, personal ties to the Apollo space program

On Wednesday, four astronauts blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center for a 10-day trip on the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon, further into space than a

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Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: “Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?” After all, NASA had the know-how and technology to send humans to the lunar surface more than 50 years ago as part of the Apollo program.

Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon

As four astronauts get set to blast off on humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than half a century, comparisons between Apollo and NASA’s new Artemis program are inevitable.

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U.S. Space Program

From Mercury & Apollo Missions to the Space Shuttle Program, Mars Rover Landings, & Artemis II. NASA officials held a news conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to highlight progress on the upcoming Artem… “The ability to turn around our ...

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Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke supports NASA’s Artemis program

Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke supports NASA's Artemis program, calling it a 'great adventure' and the start of a permanent lunar presence.

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NASA's Artemis program: A new era in lunar exploration compared to Apollo

NASA's Artemis II mission signifies humanity's return to the moon, highlighting advancements since the Apollo program and addressing contemporary challenges in space exploration.

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From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore space

NASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.

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How Much Did NASA's Apollo Program Actually Cost The US?

That's one small step for a man. One very expensive leap for the United States. Okay, sure, some would argue focusing on the total cost of the Apollo program defeats the purpose. Stepping onto the lunar surface was a remarkable endeavor with no arguments there

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NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program by modeling it after speedy Apollo

NASA said Friday it’s revamping its Artemis moon exploration program to make it more like the fast-paced Apollo program half a century ago, adding an extra practice flight before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew in two years. The overhaul ...