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Artemis 2 spies a crescent Earth above the moon's horizon | Space photo of the day for April 10, 2026

Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.

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Artemis II: What To Know Before Orion's Splashdown Tonight

Artemis II ends with Orion's Pacific splashdown tonight. Here's what to know about re-entry, blackout, heat shield, and recovery operations.

International Business Times UK

Watch Orion Blaze Back To Earth At 24,000 MPH: Artemis II's Most Intense Moment Live

Experience the intense re-entry of NASA's Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission, as it returns from a historic lunar flyby at 24,000 mph.

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What time will the Artemis II crew return to Earth in the UK? Everything we know about today's splashdown

After a record 10-day mission beyond the Moon, NASA's Artemis II crew is set to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near California tonight

Evening Standard

Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?

The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.

Space

Artemis II splashdown time and where it’ll land as astronauts approach grand moon finale

All eyes are on the capsule’s life-protecting heat shield

The Independent UK

Did Ed Die in 'For All Mankind'? Joel Kinnaman Unpacks Season 5's Surprising Flashback

Joel Kinnaman is unpacking the death of Ed Baldwin in a very pivotal 'For All Mankind' episode.

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With the Artemis II returning today, it's clear that the real winner of the space race is... GoPro

Incredible images of the Moon and Earth may be our first real glimpse at what GoPro’s next-generation cameras can do

‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby

The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day mission

The Guardian - US

Artemis II Splashdown Time Confirmed as NASA Warns of 'Most Dangerous' Re-Entry Stage

The Artemis II astronauts face the ultimate test of their historic moon mission: a perilous re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Discover how NASA handles the extreme risks and aims to inspire future space explorers.

International Business Times UK

The Crunch: Space objects visualised, the many maps of Hormuz and Melbourne’s seasons

Is it still ‘space’ if it’s full of objects orbiting the Earth? Plus, we track the fuel crisis

The Guardian - AU

Artemis II crew hails ‘golden age of space travel’ as they prepare for return

Crew fielded questions of trip with ‘limitless potential’ from members of the Congress ahead of splashdown

The Guardian - US

The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict

'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.'

Space

Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

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The Independent UK

Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs

Michigan is playing a key role in the US space industry, contributing to the Artemis II rocket mission

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A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth

The Guardian - UK

Is space exploration worth the money and effort?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Zoe Williams in which she argued the space race was pointless

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1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.

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NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC

Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

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Artemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.

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'We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon

Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.

Space

Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun

Anything NASA can do, you can do too.

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All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.

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May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

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