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Goonhilly Earth Station to Support Artemis II Moon Mission

3/27/2026

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Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall will help NASA launch Artemis II to the Moon in early April 2026.
The mission marks the first time astronauts will orbit the Moon in over 50 years.
Goonhilly will track the Orion spacecraft during its journey.
Matthew Cosby, chief technology officer, and Oliver Hancock, a mission operations engineer, emphasize Artemis II's importance and their pride in contributing from their hometown.

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Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall will help NASA launch Artemis II to the Moon in early April 2026.
The mission marks the first time astronauts will orbit the Moon in over 50 years.
Goonhilly will track the Orion spacecraft during its journey.
Matthew Cosby, chief technology officer, and Oliver Hancock, a mission operations engineer, emphasize Artemis II's importance and their pride in contributing from their hometown.