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Astronauts share ‘spectacular moment’ as Artemis II breaks out of Earth’s orbit and heads to far side of the moon

The current record for the furthest spaceflight is about 248,000 miles, held by members of the Apollo 13 lunar mission

The Independent UK

Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4).

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Artemis 2 astronauts see Earth in the rear-view mirror | Space photo of the day for April 3, 2026

The Artemis 2 astronauts snapped a gorgeous photo of their home planet recently as they sped away from it and toward the moon.

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Artemis II astronauts closer to moon than Earth amid toilet malfunction

Crew members can now see the moon, which one described as ‘a beautiful sight’, from their spacecraft’s docking hatch

The Guardian - US

NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Can you see the Artemis 4 landing sites from Earth?

NASA's Artemis Program seeks to place American boots close to the moon's south pole.

Space

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are cruising to the moon. So why are they doing CPR tests today?

After an action-packed first two days, Flight Day 3 may bring a more relaxed pace for the Artemis 2 moon astronauts.

Space

As satellites fill Earth’s orbit, the space race risks becoming an environmental crisis

In this week’s newsletter: From pollution in the upper atmosphere to mounting debris, experts warn the rapid expansion in space could threaten our planet

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Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)

Artemis 2's Orion capsule aced a critical engine burn this evening (April 2) that sent it from Earth orbit outward toward the moon.

Space

Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets.

Space

Relief for astronauts as fault fixed on Nasa’s $30m Artemis II toilet

Mission control confirms ‘toilet go for use’ after glitch sorted

The Guardian - UK

Artemis II astronaut finds two Outlook instances running on computers, calls on Houston to fix Microsoft anomaly — puzzled caller describes ‘two Outlooks, and neither one of those are working’

'Two Microsoft Outlooks, and neither one of those are working,' complains Artemis II astronaut.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's buggy apps reach deep space — "I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those is working," says Artemis II commander

Even a multi-billion-dollar rocket can't escape Microsoft's buggy Outlook apps. Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reported two broken versions of Outlook on his Surface Pro.

Windows Central

Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the star-forming region W51, resulting in stunning new images.

Space

Artemis II's moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts' relief after overnight fix

NASA's moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well

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Artemis II will use laser beams to live-stream 4K moon footage at 260 Mbps — one giant step beyond the S-band radio comms of the Apollo era

Brace yourselves for exciting high-resolution 4K footage live-streamed from the surface of the moon via NASA's cutting-edge O2O system.

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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Make Disturbing Discovery Just Moments After Launch Of First Moon Mission In 50 Years

Houston, we definitely have a problem.

Space

April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)

"we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."

The Guardian - US

Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise

The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American

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Latin Times

Tortillas Make It to Deep Space on Artemis II, and There's a Latino Story Behind It

When NASA's Artemis II crew blasted off Wednesday on humanity's first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years, they brought with them cutting-edge technology, years of training, and one deeply practical staple with an unmistakably Latino resonance: tortillas

The Guardian - UK

Artemis II astronauts prepare to leave Earth’s orbit and head towards the moon

Nasa mission enters second day, with crew hoping to become first people to orbit moon in more than 50 years

Space

How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon

You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.

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Relive NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos

The launch of NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.

Space

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

International Business Times UK

Artemis II Update: Astronauts Confront 'Scariest' 25,000 MPH Re-Entry Challenge on Path to New Record

NASA's Artemis II mission is setting new records with a diverse crew on a historic lunar journey. Discover the challenges of the Orion capsule's heat shield and how this mission paves the way for future Moon explorations.

International Business Times UK

Artemis II Lunar Menu: BBQ Brisket and 5 Hot Sauces Among 189 Unique Food Items the Crew is Eating in Space

Discover the unique menu prepared for NASA's Artemis II crew as they embark on a historic lunar mission, featuring 189 unique food items.

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