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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (1864+ words) After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. The Artemis II mission " with commander…...
Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (822+ words) Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking…...
Earthset, moon, eclipse captured in stunning images taken by Artemis II
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (221+ words) Humanity, from the other side," the White House said about the image. The image was captured through the window of the Orion spacecraft on Monday evening as the Artemis II crew conducted a flyby of the moon " becoming the first…...
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (888+ words) With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed. The six-hour flyby is the…...
Why Oklahoma's aerospace industry is growing and what it means for the state economy
1+ week, 2+ day ago (402+ words) Oklahoma leaders say aerospace is now the state's second-largest industry. Here's how Aerospace Week highlights its impact and future growth. Oklahoma's aerospace industry is gaining renewed attention during Aerospace Week, as state leaders highlight its economic impact and continued growth....
Oklahoma native helped prepare Artemis II astronauts for mission to the moon
1+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) A man born and raised in Carnegie, Oklahoma played a role in the successful launch of Artemis II and its journey to the moon, his loved ones told News 9 on Wednesday. Kenneth Attocknie's family and friends said they could not…...
Oklahoma Aerospace Week takes off with events and experiences across the state
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (215+ words) Oklahoma Aerospace Week 2026 is taking flight across the state, bringing together industry leaders, educators and students to highlight Oklahoma's growing impact in aviation, defense and space. Running from March 30 through April 4, the week-long event features a variety of activities designed…...
Downtown Oklahoma City library offers free spring break space camp activities
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (244+ words) The Metropolitan Library System is offering free, space-themed activities for children and families during spring break as part of a weeklong program designed to combine science, art and hands-on learning. The event, called "Space Camp," is being held at the…...
Space X Crew Dragon launches carrying fresh crew to International Space Station
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1288+ words) NASA sends a fresh crew to the International Space Station with Friday's launch of a Space X Crew Dragon capsule, including three fliers who were assigned to the flight after NASA ran into problems with Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule last…...