10 Artemis II photos that define humanity’s return to the moon
Since its historic April 1 launch from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon has delivered a stream of extraordinary moments, from...
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‘I’m at a loss for words’: Artemis II mission comes home with a ‘bullseye landing’ to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission
The Artemis II mission ended in a dramatic fashion on April 10, 2026, when NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, just off...
Artemis II returns LIVE: Splashdown less than six hours away as crew prepares for fireball return
Refresh 2026-04-10T18:46:38.094Z Get ready for burn Orion is closing in on its third return trajectory correction burn, scheduled for 2:53 p.m. ET. This 8-second burn...
The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II’s historic lunar photos
The four Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth on Friday (April 10) — delivering not only themselves but also a precious trove of images...
There are ‘reasons to be confident’ about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Macauley says
The Artemis II Orion spacecraft is expected to splash down later today (April 10) as the world waits to welcome back the mission’s record-setting crew....
There’s an issue with the Artemis II heat shield, but NASA isn’t worried. Here’s why.
The Artemis II astronauts are about to return from a record-setting trip around the moon, but is their Orion spacecraft’s heat shield safe to bring...
‘This continues to be unreal’: First Artemis II photos capture the far side of the moon and a stunning solar eclipse from space
NASA has released its first batch of photos taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their historic flyby around the far side of the moon....
The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history
Artemis II has once again made history by carrying humans farther from Earth than ever before, surpassing the record of 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) set...
Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know
The Artemis II mission‘s four crewmembers have officially reached the moon system, and you can watch their historic lunar flyby live along with them. The...
‘This generation’s moment’: How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity’s relationship with the moon
For most of human history, the moon has been more than a distant object in our night sky. It has served as a clock, a...