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The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices. Source link
Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa’s moon mission
Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023. Source link
Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch
The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios. Source link
Concerns over £166k cost of rehoming bats
Concerns have been raised over the cost of two bat houses being built next to the M5. Source link
BBC Inside Science
Humans are returning to the Moon – hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes Source link
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon – and beyond. Source link
'We have the ultimate trust in each other,' Artemis II commander says
Nasa’s Artemis II crew have been taking questions from quarantine ahead of their Moon mission. Source link
Bid for £1m to enhance 'treasured' landscape
A series of improvements to the North Wessex Downs are on the cards if the funding bid succeeds. Source link
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France’s Eiffel Tower and Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night. Source link
Call out to volunteers to take part in bug survey
Buglife says Kent, Surrey and Sussex forms one of the UK’s richest regions for insect variety. Source link