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Wally Funk, oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Jul 10

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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, drones at the top of list

May 26

NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 8-months on ISS

NASA says three members of the International Space Station are back on Earth after an 8-month-long space mission.

11 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts discuss their out-of-this-world mission

Apr 30

Artemis II astronauts reflect on lunar mission around the moon

Apr 16

Artemis II astronauts return home to cheers after record-breaking trip

Apr 12

Artemis II crew exits Orion capsule after successful splash down

Apr 11

Artemis II crew's return inspires NC State students at watch party

Apr 11

When did the Artemis II crew splash down?

Apr 11

Latest Videos

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Artemis II astronauts on their out-of-this-world mission: 'Adventure of a lifetime'

Apr 30

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Artemis II astronauts return home to cheers

Apr 12

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Artemis II crew's return inspires NC State students at watch party

Apr 11

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NASA releases new moon flyby images

Apr 7

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Artemis II mission inspires stargazers, astronomy clubs in NC

Apr 6

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NC State alum Koch poised to make history with Artemis II mission

Mar 31

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Nat Geo premieres film about America's 1st Black astronauts

Feb 13, 2024

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NASA selects UNC graduate to head to space

Feb 3, 2024

Latest Stories

Crater on far side of moon named in honor of astronaut's late wife

The Artemis II crew named a crater on the moon after mission commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll.

Apr 7

From Raleigh to the moon: Artemis II inspires stargazers, astronomy clubs in NC

"Looking at everything that went into the launch was just amazing."

Apr 6

'An amazing ride': NASA astronaut describes the Artemis II launch

NASA said it's been a busy couple of days for its Artemis II crew following the launch. A key engine firing of the mission was approved, and the crew is well on their way to the moon.

Apr 2

NC State students cheer Artemis II launch at watch party

Students gathered at the Talley Student Union to witness the historic moment.

Apr 2

NC State alum Christina Koch poised to make history with Artemis II mission

Long before she became a record-setting astronaut, Christina Koch stood out on NC State's campus, with a "powerful drive and desire."

Mar 31