Artemis II live updates: Rocket launch time, weather forecast, what to know
Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Inside Artemis II: Moon mission, crew training & future lunar plans | ChicagoLIVE
NASA’s Artemis II mission is ushering in a new era of exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. Dr. Kelsey Young breaks down the mission and what comes next.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is ushering in a new era of exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. Dr. Kelsey Young breaks down the mission and what comes next.
Artemis II set to launch, marking return of crewed missions beyond Earth orbit
NASA’s Dr. Nicola Fox breaks down the historic Artemis II mission, its goals, and what astronauts will experience on humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in decades.
NASA’s Dr. Nicola Fox breaks down the historic Artemis II mission, its goals, and what astronauts will experience on humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in decades.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
Artemis II: Meet the astronauts headed to the moon and back
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
See it: NASA astronaut shares photo of egg-shaped object with tentacles growing on International Space Station
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
LaGuardia latest: 2 dead, 40+ injured after Air Canada jet collision
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Endangered rhino calf born at Lincoln Park Zoo
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Look up: Northern lights could be visible for some upper states this week
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
Northwestern scientists hunt for dark matter deep below Earth’s surface | ChicagoNOW
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Chicago 'Bug Girl' reveals wild facts about female insects | ChicagoNOW
A local bug expert highlights women in STEM and shares surprising facts about female insects, from bees to tarantulas.
A local bug expert highlights women in STEM and shares surprising facts about female insects, from bees to tarantulas.
Meteor with 'loud boom' seen in Ohio, Pennsylvania
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.