Artemis, Apollo 8

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The similarities and differences between Artemis II and Apollo 8
In the same way that Artemis II serves as the first crewed flight to test technology for future missions to the moon and Mars, Apollo 8, which launched on Dec. 21, 1968, also served as a lunar landing preparation mission, preceding Apollo 11's July 1969 lunar landing.

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Looking back on Apollo 8, the first time astronauts went around the moon and back, ahead of Artemis II launch
Artemis 2 mission to circle moon, go further than Apollo 8
Artemis II Astronauts Bound For Moon After Rocketing Away On NASA's First Lunar Voyage In Decades
Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two y...

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Artemis II live: 'We felt the power' - astronaut crew fired towards the moon
Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO Artemis set gains attention (aff)
How to watch the NASA Artemis II launch featuring a NC astronaut
The 10-day mission will send four astronauts — NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen — around the moon a...

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Artemis II launches from NASA's KSC, Florida: Astronauts off on moon mission
Artemis II Launch Time: How to Watch in Every Time Zone

93-year-old Apollo 8 worker watches Artemis II take man around the moon again

Mo Oshier watches as man attempts it again. Mr. Moe, you're 93, I hear, 93 years old. Yes ma'am, and you worked on Apollo. What did you do for the Apollo mission? Well, we, we did all kinds of, uh, they do all kinds of tests in at the MSO building.
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We're finally going back: Trump's revamped NASA set to launch modern 'Apollo 8' mission Wednesday

Some 57 years after Americans were united around TVs and radios as the first man took steps on the moon, America is heading back. Artemis II is currently scheduled to launch as early as Wednesday, weather permitting,
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NASA's Apollo 8 moonshot saved 1968. Could Artemis 2 do the same in 2026?

Fifty-seven years ago, three American astronauts set forth on one of the most audacious and inspiring journeys in human history. In late December 1968, NASA astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders launched to the moon aboard Apollo 8 ...
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What makes NASA's Artemis II so special after 1972's Apollo 17

More than 50 years after Apollo 17, a new era begins with deeper spaceflight, a diverse crew, and long-term Moon goals.
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Patriots Point unveils Apollo 8 exh.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is unveiling a new Apollo 8 exhibit, commemorating one of the most daring space missions and the USS Yorktown’s essential role in its dramatic recovery. Launched on December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 marked the first time ...
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This Day in History: December 27, 1968, Apollo 8 returns to Earth

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 27, 1968, the Apollo 8 mission returned safely to Earth after a record six days in space. Apollo 8 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Dec. 21, 1968. It had three astronauts on board: Frank Borman, James Lovell ...

EAA Aviation Museum collection connects to Artemis II mission

The anticipated moon mission draws historic parallels to Apollo 8 in 1968.

58 Years After ‘Earthrise,’ NASA’s New Moonshot May Rediscover Earth

NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a trip around the moon. The first time they did this, it changed the world.