Moon4 days agoWhat will the next footprints on the Moon be like?The boots worn by astronauts on the Artemis missions will need to protect them from difficult terrain and extreme temperatures, but what about the prints they leave behind?4 days ago2 Apr 2026'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts offThere was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launchScience editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic missionAfter delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launchFrom spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026How the Artemis Moon missions will set new recordsArtemis II will take a team of four astronauts further from Earth than any other human has in history when it orbits around the far side of the Moon.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launchBBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.1 Apr 202629 Mar 2026In pictures: the changing shape of mission controlSpace missions can succeed or fail from the support they get from mission control. Here, we look at the changing shape of Nasa's most important room in space.29 Mar 202628 Mar 2026The mission control for another giant leapJust like the Apollo missions, Artemis II will be run from a mission control monitoring every instrument from here on Earth. How has it changed since the days of the space race?28 Mar 2026...
