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Head of Lockheed Martin Space on Artemis II

Robert Lightfoot, former acting NASA administrator and the president of Lockheed Martin Space, joins CBS News to discuss the historic Artemis II mission around the moon.

Apr 1

Artemis II crew boards Orion capsule

The Artemis II crew have boarded the Orion capsule with just a few hours remaining before they launch for their mission around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss.

Apr 1

Former astronaut on bathroom breaks

The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission are scheduled to launch Wednesday on a nine-and-a-half day journey around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss some of the human aspects of the trip.

Apr 1

Former astronaut Charles Bolden on Artemis II

Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the Artemis II mission as the four-person crew continues its final preparations for launch.

Apr 1

NASA inches closer to historical moon mission

Asa Stahl, an astrophysicist and science editor for The Planetary Society, told CBS News 24/7 that the environment feels "electric" at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the Artemis II launch.

Apr 1

Inside the Artemis II moon mission simulator

CBS News' Kris Van Cleave goes inside the Orion mission simulator cockpit to get a better idea of what NASA astronauts will be experiencing during the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.

Apr 1

NASA makes final checks for Artemis II

NASA is in its final phase of preparations ahead of the planned Artemis II launch on Wednesday. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.

Apr 1

Retired NASA astronaut on moon missions

Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss final preparations for the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.

Apr 1

Artemis II crew could make history today

The Artemis II crew could launch into space on Wednesday toward the moon for an historic mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.

Apr 1

Planned Artemis II launch is just hours away

The Artemis II mission to the moon is expected in a few hours if all goes according to plan. Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, joins CBS News with more.

Apr 1

Countdown to Artemis II launch

NASA's Artemis II mission is expected to launch Wednesday evening, if weather permits. Over nine days, the crew of four is scheduled to loop around the moon's far side - going farther from Earth than anyone ever has - before returning. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the preparations.

Apr 1

Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission

NASA launched four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

Apr 1

Previewing NASA's Artemis II launch

NASA is planning to launch its first crewed mission in over 50 years with its Artemis II flight on Wednesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.

Mar 31

Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission

Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.

Mar 31

NASA readies Artemis II for historic moon mission

The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA's first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly as engineers and technicians prepared the agency's giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling and blastoff. Mark Strassmann has more.

Mar 31

Significance of Artemis II moon mission

NASA is counting down to its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. Tariq Malik, editor-in-chief of Space.com, joins CBS News with more.

Mar 31

Artemis II crew, NASA preparing for flight

In less than 24 hours, four astronauts are set to begin their historic nine-day journey around the far side of the moon and back. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the planned Artemis II launch.

Mar 31

Former astronaut on upcoming Artemis II launch

Liftoff for the Artemis II crew's mission around the moon is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Retired NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Mar 31

Is Artemis II launch part of a space race?

NASA is preparing for the scheduled launch of the first crewed mission around the moon in over 50 years. If the Artemis II rocket takes off on Wednesday as planned, the three-man, one-woman crew will travel further from the Earth than any humans before. Bloomberg space reporter Loren Grush has more from the Kennedy Space Center.

Mar 31

From 2016: Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to Earth

On March 2, 2016, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on Earth after spending 340 days aboard the International Space Station, then the longest spaceflight ever by an American, as part of a mission to study the health impacts of extended space travel. Watch CBS News' coverage of Kelly's return.

Mar 31

NASA head Jared Isaacman on Artemis II launch

NASA is poised to launch a historic spaceflight around the moon on Wednesday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann spoke with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman about the Artemis II mission.

Mar 31

Artemis II moon mission countdown underway

NASA is just a day away from the planned launch of the Artemis II mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

Mar 31

Key NASA administrator on Artemis II launch

Lakiesha Hawkins, the acting deputy associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD), joins CBS News 24/7 to break down the goals of the Artemis II moon mission.