Four astronauts took off on a journey to the moon, a mission intended by NASA to ignite a new era of space exploration following years of delays and setbacks.

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission are locked in their seats in the Orion capsule, with technicians performing critical checks to ensure safety. This is the first time since 1972 that ...

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT, marking the start of a historic journey into deep space.

Bay Area scientists at NASA’s Ames Research Center are playing a key role in ensuring the success of Artemis II, the agency’s ...