Artemis II
News, coverage and analysis tracking Artemis II across the outlets.- Artemis III's life support: How a spacesuit keeps astronauts alive on the moonThe Artemis III mission's spacesuits will incorporate advanced life support systems to ensure astronaut survival on the lunar surface. These suits are designed to function in the harsh environment of the moon, providing essential environmental controls.
- NASA announces the crew of its critical Artemis III missionNASA has announced the crew members selected for its upcoming Artemis III mission. This critical mission aims to return humans to the Moon and will involve significant space exploration efforts.
- NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science storiesNASA is analyzing the performance of the Artemis II mission, which successfully sent four astronauts to the moon and back. Initial assessments of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield and the SLS rocket indicate they performed well, though issues with the toilet system are being investigated. Astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman have shared insights and videos from the mission, including a view of Earthset.
- Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the MoonArtemis II commander Reid Wiseman shared a video captured on an iPhone 17 Pro Max showing the Earth setting behind the Moon. This marks the first time humans have witnessed an Earthset in 54 years, since the Apollo 17 mission. The crew traveled further from Earth than any humans in history during their mission.
- A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science storiesThis week's science news includes NASA's images of a comet disintegrating as it approached the sun, American Rivers naming the Potomac River the most endangered in the US due to sewage pollution and data center development, and ESA sharing images showing changes in Martian volcanic ash deposits. The article also mentions a new PBS documentary on the Artemis program.
- A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science newsThis week in science news, a comet was observed exploding into dust as it made a close approach to the sun, and NASA and ESA shared images of the event. The nonprofit American Rivers named the Potomac River the most endangered in the US, citing sewage pollution from aging infrastructure and a surge in data center development. Additionally, the European Space Agency shared new images of Mars showing changes in volcanic ash distribution over the last 50 years.
- The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTubePBS's documentary 'Return to the Moon,' detailing NASA's Artemis II mission, is now available to stream on YouTube. The hour-long film covers the history of the Artemis program and the specific preparations for the mission, which saw astronauts orbit the Moon and travel further from Earth than ever before.
How to watch Artemis: to the Moon and Back documentary for free around the worldThe documentary 'Artemis: To the Moon and Back' is now available on BBC iPlayer, detailing the development and missions of NASA's Artemis program, including Artemis I and II. The film features insights from project engineers and NASA personnel. Viewers outside the UK can access the content using a VPN.
Artemis II hype sees Kerbal Space Program beat all-time Steam player record 11 years after launchKerbal Space Program has achieved a new all-time Steam player record with over 20,875 concurrent players, driven by renewed interest in space exploration following NASA's Artemis II mission. A timely discount on PC also contributed to the surge in players for the original spaceflight simulator, while its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, continues to struggle with low player counts and negative reviews.- Into the BlackThe Artemis II astronauts successfully splashed down off the coast of California, marking their safe return. This event signifies a major milestone in the Artemis program's exploration of space.
- Into the BlackThe article "Into the Black" shares the first "Earthset" photos from the Artemis II mission. These images capture the planet from space, offering a new perspective on Earth.
- Artemis II astronaut puts all of our iPhone moon photos to shameNASA astronaut Reid Wiseman captured a detailed image of the Moon's Chebyshev crater using an iPhone 17 Pro during the Artemis II mission's lunar flyby. The Orion spacecraft reached a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The crew is expected to return to Earth on April 10.
- How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flybyNASA's Artemis II mission is set to make history with a lunar flyby, allowing the public to watch key moments online via YouTube and NASA+. The mission will break the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth, with specific events including the closest approach to the Moon and a total solar eclipse view from its far side.
- Artemis II arrives in lunar space ahead of its trip around the MoonThe Artemis II spacecraft, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, has entered the Moon's sphere of influence. The mission is set to loop around the far side of the Moon, taking humans farther from Earth than ever before, surpassing the Apollo 13 record. The crew is preparing for a lunar flyby and observation period, with the spacecraft's closest approach to the Moon expected on April 6.
- NASA shares breathtaking images of Artemis II astronauts taking in the view from Orion's windowsNASA has shared new images of the Artemis II astronauts gazing at Earth from the Orion spacecraft as they prepare for their lunar flyby. The mission is set to reach its farthest point from Earth on Monday, April 6, surpassing the Apollo 13 record. The crew will also witness a solar eclipse as the Moon passes in front of the Sun.
- The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science storiesThe Artemis II mission has passed the halfway point to the moon with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft. Despite minor technical issues with a Surface Pro and a toilet, the mission is proceeding well, with the spacecraft completing its translunar injection burn. Separately, undergraduate students from the University of Chicago discovered a potentially ancient star, SDSSJ0715-7334, using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
- Engadget Podcast: How Apple keeps redefining personal computing at 50This analysis discusses Apple's 50-year legacy in personal computing and its continued relevance in the industry. The article also touches upon the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX's potential IPO, alongside other tech news including a leak from Anthropic and an FCC ban on foreign-made WiFi routers.
- NASA's Artemis II mission has left Earth's orbitNASA's Artemis II mission has successfully departed Earth's orbit, marking the first human departure from Earth orbit since 1972. The Orion capsule, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, completed a critical engine burn to set its course for a 10-day trip around the moon. Despite minor issues with the onboard toilet and Microsoft Outlook, the mission is proceeding as planned.
Apparently you can't escape Microsoft Outlook issues even in space as Artemis II astronauts ask NASA for help with…Astronauts on the Artemis II mission have reported issues with Microsoft Outlook, prompting them to request assistance from NASA. The problems highlight ongoing software challenges even in critical space missions. Microsoft is reportedly working on improving its native Windows applications.- Artemis II crew is like just like us, needs help with Microsoft Outlook issuesThe Artemis II crew experienced technical difficulties with Microsoft Outlook and internet connectivity on their personal computing devices during their 10-day mission. Commander Reid Wiseman requested assistance from mission control to resolve the software issues, drawing parallels to common office worker frustrations.