First Space Shuttle Take Off

Artemis II leaves Earth orbit for first time in 50 years

Artemis II astronauts describe 'spectacular moment' in space after leaving Earth's orbit

Four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are heading towards the far side of the Moon after completing a critical engine burn to leave Earth's orbit

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Artemis II leaves Earth orbit for first time in 50 years en route to moon

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NASA's Artemis II crew now on their way to the moon after engine burn

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Artemis II’s moonbound 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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Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

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Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit, head toward moon on historic mission

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Artemis II mission on its way to far side of the Moon

In a livestream from space the astronauts have described the "spectacular" view of Earth.

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Artemis II Astronauts Fly Away From Earth Toward the Moon

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Inside look at Artemis II mission

‘Let’s go!’ NASA launches humanity’s first moon voyage in nearly 54 years

The Artemis 2 mission is due to send astronauts on a test mission to the moon and back during the "opening act" of a new age of discovery.

Artemis II launches from NASA's KSC, Florida: Astronauts off on moon mission

Live updates from the Artemis II mission, which launched April 1 from Kennedy Space Center on a 10-day test flight around the moon.

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22 mind-blowing facts about NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission

Humans are heading back to the Moon. Discover 22 incredible facts about Artemis II – from record-breaking speeds to lunar firsts.

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Artemis II crew captures stunning Earth images on mission around moon

The world is already seeing stunning images from the Artemis II crew's voyage. On Friday, NASA released photos of Earth alongside an onboard video update from the spacecraft. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.

Artemis II flight tracker: Live updates as astronauts head toward moon

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on their way to the moon. After a successful launch from Florida April 1, the Artemis II mission was more than 70,000 miles away from Earth by 6 a.m.