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The NASA rocket, which will take astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, has arrived at the launch pad in Florida.

Artemis II was moved from its assembly point about five kilometres away.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman said that it was an historic moment.

The rocket will take four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth.

Our science editor, Rebecca Murrell, told us more about Artemis II.

Rebecca Murrell.

Researchers have insisted that taking paracetamol while pregnant is safe.

A major new international study found no evidence that taking the painkiller raises the risk of autism.

The findings contradict controversial claims from President Trump that women should tough it out rather than take it.

He said that paracetamol was associated with a very increased risk of the condition.

One of the scientists behind the latest research is Dr Asma Khalil.

you find that there is no evidence that paracetamol increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.

I think we need to be careful when we give the messages to the public.

Our findings from this study send a strong, reassuring message to the millions of pregnant women there that it's safe to take paracetamol in pregnancy.