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Space.com • Mike Wall

Artemis II Crew Enters Lunar Space — First Humans Near the Moon Since 1972

The Artemis II crew has entered lunar space, marking the first time humans have been near the Moon since 1972. The milestone restores crewed access to the lunar vicinity after more than five decades and signals a major step in the Artemis effort to return humans beyond low Earth orbit.

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2026-04-05T22:06:18.783705-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ULA's Atlas V launches latest Amazon LEO broadband satellites

By SpaceNews.com: An Atlas 5 launched the latest set of satellites for Amazon’s broadband constellation April 4 as the company seeks to accelerate deployment.

2026-04-04T13:47:22.301868-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House Proposes Major NASA Funding Cuts Again, Threatening Science Programs and the ISS

By SpaceNews.com: For the second consecutive year, the White House is proposing a major budget cut for NASA that would significantly impact science and the ISS.

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2026-04-03T08:38:02.850876-07:00