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NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories
NASA 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 Moon
Artemis 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.
The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day mission around the Moon, splashing down off the coast of San Diego. This test flight, carrying NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, paves the way for future lunar surface missions like Artemis III, which will involve landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
How to watch the Artemis II landing
NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego today at approximately 8:07 PM ET, concluding a nine-day trip around the Moon. The Orion spacecraft, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, will undergo a critical re-entry phase, facing extreme temperatures. NASA will stream the landing on YouTube and NASA+, with broadcasts also available on Netflix and HBO Max starting at 6:30 PM ET.
NASA's Artemis II crew just flew farther away from Earth than anyone ever has before
The NASA Artemis II crew has set a new record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans, surpassing the previous record held by Apollo 13. The four astronauts are currently orbiting the Moon, reaching over 250,000 miles from Earth and capturing new images of the lunar far side. The mission is a precursor to future crewed landings on the Moon.
How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA'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 Moon
The 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 windows
NASA 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 stories
The 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.
NASA's Artemis II mission has left Earth's orbit
NASA'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.
The Artemis II mission has started its 10-day journey around the moon
The Artemis II mission, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has begun its 10-day journey around the moon. Launched from Kennedy Space Center, this marks the first crewed Artemis flight and a return to deep space exploration since the Apollo program. The mission includes testing the Orion spacecraft's manual piloting capabilities for future lunar landers.
Watch the first crewed Artemis mission take flight
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Artemis program, is scheduled to launch today, April 1, from the Kennedy Space Center. The 10-day mission will send astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen on a trip around the moon to study the effects of deep space travel on human health. This marks humanity's first journey into deep space since the Apollo program, with engineers having completed critical checks on the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.