Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race - The New York Times

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The successful Artemis II splashdown positions NASA for a leading role in the renewed global race to return humans to the Moon.

The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolled to the launch pad, targeting a February launch pending a successful wet dress rehearsal and heat shield review.
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Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first crewed moon mission since Apollo.
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Artemis II safely splashes down
Artemis II safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, returning four astronauts from a lunar flyby mission.
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Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans - The New York Times
New Glenn rocket failure threatens Blue Origin's ability to deliver a lunar lander for NASA's Artemis mission, scheduled for 2027.
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Artemis II Was a Blockbuster. Landing on the Moon Will Be a Lot Harder. - WSJ
NASA faces significant challenges in preparing rockets, spacecraft, and suits to land astronauts on the moon by 2028, following the Artemis II flyby mission.
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