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Welcome to your daily dose of space from the Space.com team. Our top story takes a closer look at Artemis 2 and answers the big question: why isn't this mission landing on the moon?
But wait, there's more! We've got everything you need to know if you're planning a trip to Florida to watch the launch, a look at where auroras could be visible across 16 U.S. states tonight and a roundup of the best moon movies.
See it all (and more!) below. | | |  | Artemis 2: NASA's next moonshot | | | | As he prepares to fly around the moon, Victor Glover reflects on a decades-old poem that still resonates today. | | | | Planning to watch Artemis 2 launch in person? Massive crowds are expected on Florida's Space Coast — here's how to prepare and make the most of the experience. | | | | A fast-moving CME could spark northern lights across 16 U.S. states tonight. Here's where to look — and the best times to catch the show. | | | Did you know that the timing of Easter depends on the moon? April's full "Paschal Moon" plays a key role in setting the date — and the rules behind it are more complex than you might think. | | | | 3I/ATLAS may be up to 12 billion years old, making it almost as old as the Milky Way. Scientists say this cosmic invader could be a relic from one of the earliest planetary systems. | | | Astronomers have detected the most distant and powerful "space laser" ever seen, blasting from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. | | | | Need something lunar to watch before Artemis 2 launches? Here are 12 moon movies worth adding to your watchlist. | | | | What if Darth Maul had been the main villain of 'Star Wars' sequels? Before George Lucas stepped away, that was exactly the plan. Here's why it might not have worked. | | | | Meet "Rise", the adorable zero-gravity indicator flying aboard Artemis 2. This plush moon mascot won't just hitch a ride around the moon; it has an important job to do. | | | That's it for today's space highlights — but things are just heating up ahead of Artemis 2. Keep looking up!
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