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As NASA Sent Astronauts to the Moon, Some Rejoiced and Others Barely Noticed

Space enthusiasts watched with awe and joy as a massive rocket roared into space on the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. Other Americans were detached, or oblivious.

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Apr 02, 2026

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As NASA Sent Astronauts to the Moon, Some Rejoiced and Others Barely Noticed
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Space enthusiasts watched with awe and joy as a massive rocket roared into space on the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. Other Americans were detached, or oblivious.
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Source url: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/01/science/moon-nasa-artemis-launch/people-watch-moon-flight