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NASA, Apollo and Artemis

Looking back on Apollo 8, the first time astronauts went around the moon and back, ahead of Artemis II launch

In Greek mythology, Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo. In NASA history, the Apollo 8 mission laid much of the groundwork for the upcoming Artemis II mission.

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Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon

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How will Artemis 2 be different from NASA's Apollo moon missions?

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Nasa gives final briefing before Artemis II Moon mission launch

All systems go for the Artemis II launch tomorrow 11:13

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NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

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Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

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Meet the Artemis II Moon mission's mascot

Rise is a zero gravity indicator, a small soft item that rides with the crew to show them when they are in space.

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Is the Artemis II launch part of a space race with China, Russia?

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Watch live: NASA holds press conference ahead of Artemis II launch

Artemis 2 is most similar to Apollo 8. What the missions had in common

Like Apollo 8 in 1968, NASA's Artemis 2 mission from Florida will send a crew of astronauts around the moon and back without landing.

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What makes NASA's Artemis II so special after 1972's Apollo 17

More than 50 years after Apollo 17, a new era begins with deeper spaceflight, a diverse crew, and long-term Moon goals.

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We're finally going back: Trump's revamped NASA set to launch modern 'Apollo 8' mission Wednesday

Some 57 years after Americans were united around TVs and radios as the first man took steps on the moon, America is heading back. Artemis II is currently scheduled to launch as early as Wednesday, weather permitting,

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Patriots Point unveils Apollo 8 exh.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is unveiling a new Apollo 8 exhibit, commemorating one of the most daring space missions and the USS Yorktown’s essential role in its dramatic recovery. Launched on December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 marked the first time ...

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This Day in History: December 27, 1968, Apollo 8 returns to Earth

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 27, 1968, the Apollo 8 mission returned safely to Earth after a record six days in space. Apollo 8 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Dec. 21, 1968. It had three astronauts on board: Frank Borman, James Lovell ...

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This Day in History: Dec. 27, 1968: Apollo 8 crew returns to Earth after historic mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WCSC) — Fifty-seven years ago, astronauts on the first manned mission to the moon returned to Earth safely after a historic six-day journey. Frank Borman, James Lovell Jr., and William Anders, the three Apollo 8 crew members, landed ...