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Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after record-breaking Moon mission

A naval ship and military aircraft were standing by to recover the crew after their record-breaking journey into deep space

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Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

With the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, human beings have finally returned to the Moon for the first time in 50 years – since the age of Apollo.

The Conversation

In Pictures: The best shots from Artemis mission to the dark side of the Moon

The four crew members documented scenes of the lunar far side never seen before by the naked eye.

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Moon joy! Nasa releases best moments from Artemis II’s history-making trip as they return to earth

A new video showing the crew of Artemis II experiencing ‘moon joy’ during their historic trip through space has been released by NASA as they return to earth.

The Independent UK

NASA Just Answered The Biggest Artemis II Questions — Here's What They Revealed

Discover the latest updates on NASA's Artemis II mission, including spacecraft performance, crew safety, and the mission's role in future lunar exploration.

International Business Times UK

As Nasa’s Artemis II Moon mission ends, a new adventure for humanity beckons

The Artemis II mission to the Moon is a voyage unlike any other in more than half a century. As the first crewed lunar flight since 1972, Artemis II marks the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with the Moon.

The Conversation

One Moon, 32 cameras, 10,000 photos – as a photographer, I’m awed by the Artemis II photo album. These are the best ones so far

Artemis II took 10,000 photos during the Moon flyby. As a photographer, I think these are the most epic images from Artemis II so far

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Artemis II Warning: UFO Experts Fear Astronauts Could Bring Aliens Back From Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission concludes today as the Orion capsule splashes down after a record-breaking lunar far side flyby. While astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover prepare for a 24,000 mph re-entry, UFO experts like Robert Pulme warn of potential alien DNA. Read the full fact-check on the 2026 moon…

International Business Times UK

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

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

Artemis II astronauts cross halfway mark between Moon and Earth

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Artemis II live updates: Artemis II astronauts welcomed home in Houston after successful splashdown

The crew of Integrity waved and saluted for the cameras after a surviving the fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere and making a ‘textbook splashdown’

The Independent UK

Artemis II: as humans return to the Moon, which of these 4 futures will we choose?

The four Artemis II astronauts who looped around the Moon this week are expected to splash down soon. NASA’s grand mission spells a return to human deep-space travel, with renewed interest in building a long-term Moon base.

The Conversation

How Nasa’s Artemis II mission rediscovered the majesty and mystery of the Moon

On April 10, Artemis II – humanity’s first mission to the Moon in more than half a century – will draw to a close when the Orion capsule carrying four crew members detaches from its service module.

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Nutella jumps on the best product placement money can’t buy: A trip to the far side of the Moon

The chocolate-hazelnut spread goes where no other spread has gone before. Now the company is eating up the free product placement within the Orion spacecraft.

The Independent UK

What time will Artemis II splashdown? Astronauts prepare for final stage of moon mission

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Swiss researchers test robot dog designed to speed up Moon and Mars exploration

In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives.

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts recount rare eclipse: ‘Blew us all away’

The Artemis II crew provided insights into their life and work aboard the Orion spacecraft after completing their orbit of the Moon. Astronauts described their mission as a “relay race” and expressed awe at witnessing an eclipse near the far side of the Moon, with one saying it “blew us…

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Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

After successfully completing their mission to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is about to return to Earth.

The Independent UK

Artemis II live: Nasa prepares for risky ‘13 minutes’ as astronauts ‘halfway’ back home

NASA crew described the awe they felt when witnessing a rare eclipse near the Moon’s far side

Evening Standard

Nasa team focused on getting Moon mission astronauts back to Earth safely

The Artemis II crew are due to splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Friday.

The Conversation

Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn’t even funding telescopes

Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration. Australian facilities are crucial to NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon.

International Business Times UK

Top 10 Stunning Moon Images From Artemis II That Humans Have Never Seen Before

Discover the breathtaking lunar images captured by NASA's Artemis II mission, offering a rare glimpse of the Moon's far side and marking a new era in human space exploration.

International Business Times UK

NASA Pushes Artemis II Closer to Home After Perfect Correction Burn

The Artemis II crew has begun its final return leg to Earth. NASA's Orion spacecraft completed a critical correction burn on 7 April 2026. Read about the upcoming Pacific splashdown, crew health tests, and the mission's record-breaking lunar flyby.

The Conversation

How Artemis II’s Earthset photo compares with the iconic Earthrise image from 1968

As Nasa’s Artemis II mission completed its lunar flyby, the astronauts sent back a stunning image of the colourful Earth setting behind the Moon. This breathtaking photo, called Earthset, draws inevitable comparisons with the original Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 flight in 1968.

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