From the thunderous roar of liftoff to the quiet, awe-filled moments on the far side of the moon, Artemis II became more than a mission, it became a human story of courage and connection. These were some of the biggest moments from humankind’s first journey back to the moon in more than 50 years.

The year Apollo 11 landed on the moon, 1969, was also the first year for the expansion Royals.

The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.

Victor Glover said the Artemis II mission represents “human history," not identity-based milestones, as his remarks gained traction online and drew praise from conservatives.

ST. LOUIS – NASA is gearing up for the launch of Artemis II, that will make the first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo era more than five decades ago. Liftoff is targeted for no earlier than April 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

As he took his final steps before leaving the moon, Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan had some poignant closing words: “We leave as we came, and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.” It was December 14, 1972, and Cernan ...

The Artemis II crew will be the first humans to see parts of the moon's far side never before witnessed by human eyes.