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Why is the moon mission called ‘Artemis?’ How NASA names its missions

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch on April 1, carrying four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon.

Houston Public Media · 5y

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

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Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon

Las Vegas Sun · 46m

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon , describing it as surr...

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Close-up pics of the moon from NASA’s Artemis II | PHOTOS

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Crew of Artemis II set to return to Earth; BGSU Planetarium to host watch party

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WATCH: NASA Just Posted Rare Solar Eclipse in Stunning Artemis II Video

This video stitches together views from Orion's solar array wing cameras throughout the eclipse, showing the Sun as it disappears behind the Moon, revealing a glowing halo around the lunar disk.

The Daily Nonpareil · 1h

What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

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Artemis II astronauts answer questions about mission and splashdown

Space.com on MSN

Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon

From Greek mythology to modern spaceflight, Artemis and her twin brother Apollo connect humanity's first lunar missions to the next era of exploration with Artemis 2 and beyond.

WSB-TV

2024 moon mission named Artemis after moon goddess, Apollo's twin in Greek mythology

Artemis, the moon goddess and Apollo's twin sister in Greek mythology, is a befitting name for NASA's latest lunar mission, which plans to put the first woman on the moon by 2024. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the mission name Monday during ...

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From Apollo to Artemis: How moon missions get their names

The shift from Apollo to Artemis is not just about naming—it captures a deeper transition from a race to reach the Moon to a plan to stay and build beyond it