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Coverage dated March 30, 2026

NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years

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The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. NASA’s countdown clocks started ticking late Monday afternoon at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts.

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  1. KOB 4

    NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years (opens KOB 4)

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    The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. NASA’s countdown clocks started ticking late Monday afternoon at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts.

  2. WSVN Miami

    NASA begins the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.The 32-story Space Launch System rocket

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    NASA begins countdown for its first astronaut mission to the moon in 53 years (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts.

  4. Breitbart News

    NASA Begins Countdown for First Moon Shot in 53 Years (opens Breitbart News)

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    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.

  5. Science Alert

    NASA Begins Countdown For Humanity's First Moon Launch in 53 Years (opens Science Alert)

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    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

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