Space Launch System (SLS)

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

The rocket flew for about eight minutes before SpaceX lost contact and ended its live stream.

The Elon Musk company ignites 31 engines at the base of its huge new rocket system, Starship.

Nasa's Orion capsule sweeps past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit.

Nasa launches the most powerful rocket in its history as it kick-starts efforts to get humans back to the Moon.

The Artemis-I vehicle will be pulled off the launch pad in Florida to protect it from storm forces.

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

The Space Launch System edges closer to a maiden flight after concluding a tanking demonstration.

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