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There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

Space

Humans are en route to the moon for the first time in 54 years – and Australia’s Dish is tracking them

The Murriyang radio telescope in Parkes, NSW broadcast the moon landing in 1969 and is now observing the Artemis II lunar mission

The Guardian - AU

Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage

The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028.

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Artemis II live: Nasa astronauts officially on way to Moon as they describe ‘spectacular moment’ in space

Space agency succeeds with crucial rocket launch

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president makes fresh threat to pull US out of Nato

Trump has expressed growing contempt for North Atlantic allies as they refused to be drawn into his war on Iran

The Guardian - US

Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission

The launch will carry humans as far as they've journeyed since the Apollo days.

Axios

NASA Just Yeeted Four Humans Back Toward The Moon After 50 Years And We’re All Just… At Work

NASA’s Artemis II mission has launched from Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10‑day journey around the moon.

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Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

That's one small sip of Manischewitz…

Space

Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission to the moon and back, in photos

Four astronauts took off on a flight around the moon in what is humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the leadoff in NASA’s push toward a lunar landing in two years.

The Independent UK

Artemis II blasts to the Moon in historic Nasa mission with crew now orbiting Earth

The lunar flyby will pave the way for a landing in 2028 and a possible future mission to Mars

Evening Standard

NASA Artemis II Delayed? Crucial Moon Mission Faces 'Unique' Fault Risking Astronaut Safety

NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a significant delay due to a communication glitch in the flight termination system, raising safety concerns just before launch.

International Business Times UK

Blind runner to take on Brighton marathon using AI glasses in ‘world first’

Clarke Reynolds will navigate the 26.2-mile course with the aid of Meta AI glasses

The Independent UK

NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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NASA successfully launches Artemis II astronauts on historic moon mission

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LiveScience

Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

NASA's Artemis II rocket has taken off in a historic launch on Florida's Space Coast, sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Conversation

The unseen challenges of life on the Moon

For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the Moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months – and eventually years.

Reason

Artemis II Launches a New Era of Lunar Exploration

Artemis might return astronauts to the moon, but only after years of delays and a price tag far exceeding the government’s projections.

Evening Standard

Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.

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The Independent UK

Nasa finally sends humans to the Moon after half a century on Artemis II mission

Most powerful rocket Nasa has ever launched will carry four astronauts on a 10-day, 252,000 mile journey

The Independent UK

Artemis II launch set after battery issue resolved

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The Independent UK

America is going back to the moon. Here’s why it’s a big deal - and why you should be OK with the $93 billion cost

ANALYSIS: The historic lunar flyby is the first moon trip in more than 50 years and Julia Musto explains why the trip back to the moon is worth it for America

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese to detail fuel crisis relief, Trump to address Americans, and Nasa’s lunar rocket launch

The prime minister will map out a relief package for Australians today as the US president is expected to outline how the war in Iran is going

The Independent UK

Who are the astronauts on Artemis II? A diverse crew readies for launch

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The Conversation

As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there.

LiveScience

Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.

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