General · 27 March 2026

Cornwall station aids Nasa's Artemis II Moon flight

Astronauts are set to orbit the Moon, a journey not made for more than five decades, with a Cornish station helping the mission. Nasa plans its Artemis II mission for early April, utilising Goonhilly Earth Station near Helston to monitor its Orion spacecraft. This facility previously supported Nasa's Artemis I in 2022.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 March 2026 at 11:40

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