Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026 Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown. Space · Apr 13
Artemis II hype sees Kerbal Space Program beat all-time Steam player record 11 years after launch The same definitely cannot be said for the sequel GamesRadar · Apr 13
Artemis II Triumph Raises A Bigger Question: Who Really Controls Space Now? The success of Artemis II marks a major milestone in lunar exploration but highlights a structural shift toward shared space control. Private contractors and international partners now manage critical mission components that were once handled by NASA. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
NASA Supercomputer Models Predict Earth Will Lose All Oxygen Much Sooner Than We Thought NASA supercomputer models predict a dramatic collapse of Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere in approximately one billion years. Research by Kazumi Ozaki and Christopher T. Reinhard suggests complex life will vanish sooner than previous estimates. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones. Space · Apr 13
Artemis III Is Coming — But The Risks Have Never Been Greater NASA has officially scaled back the Artemis III mission, cancelling the planned 2027 lunar landing. The mission will now focus on Earth orbit technology testing and Orion spacecraft docking following high-risk warnings from safety experts. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission In early April 2026, the Artemis II mission captivated me and millions of people watching from across the world. The crew’s courage, skill and infectious wonder served as tangible proof of human persistence and technological achievement, all against the mysterious backdrop of space. The Conversation · Apr 13
Britney Spears checks into treatment facility weeks after 'inexcusable' DUI arrest Britney Spears has entered a treatment facility following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last month. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Britney Spears checks into treatment facility after DUI arrest The singer was arrested in California in March. Evening Standard · Apr 13
As Artemis II is celebrated, the world faces hard questions about US leadership in space The successful Artemis II trip around the Moon was a historic achievement – the first crewed lunar fly-by in more than 50 years, and the greatest distance yet travelled by humans from our “pale blue dot”. The Conversation · Apr 13
62 Years Later, Apple's Boldest Sci-Fi Epic Just Revealed A Pivotal Moment In Spaceflight History 'For All Mankind' Season 3, Episode 5 was a heartbreaking episode. But, it also had ties to the show's long history and real space flight history, too. Inverse · Apr 12
Nasa eyeing next challenge already after successful Artemis II mission The astronauts aboard Artemis II returned earlier this week The Independent UK · Apr 12
'Human minds shouldn't have to go through' this: Artemis II crew recalls unreal moment when Earth disappeared — Space photo of the week A stunning Earthset image from Artemis II recalls Apollo 8's Earthrise, marking humanity's return to deep space and the start of a new era of exploration. LiveScience · Apr 12
'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words. Space · Apr 12
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Bill Nye roasts Trump over president’s NASA plans: ‘Surprising, illogical and very troubling’ The Trump administration's planned cuts would end 53 planned or ongoing NASA Science missions
Radio France Internationale · Apr 11 'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Artemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome as they return to Houston after splashdown back on Earth Artemis II's crew of four returned to Texas after mission around the moon
WhatToWatch · Apr 11 Best UFO documentaries to watch – Stream ultimate UFO docs now The legacy media may have been UFO averse for decades but the idea that governments have been hiding the truth is now hitting the mainstream. Here are 10 of the "best UFO docs".
International Business Times UK · Apr 11 Artemis II Is 'Fake' Theory Explained: Flat Earthers Claim NASA Moon Mission Is '100% Theatre' Flat Earth figures are claiming NASA's Artemis II mission is '100% theatre', recycling old conspiracy theories about ISS wires, Devon Island 'Mars' photos and an impenetrable 'snow globe' Earth.
The Conversation · Apr 11 Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images At this point in NASA’s human spaceflight story, researchers have a substantial amount of material – documents, artifacts and images – with which to tell the stories of past flights to space. But with NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon now in the books, we’re getting a refreshed look…
Space · Apr 11 SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video) Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).
The Guardian - US · Apr 11 Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by ‘extinction-level’ cuts to Nasa: ‘It’s discordant’ Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space program
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 11 Original Apollo 11 code open-sourced by NASA — original Command Module and Lunar Module code repos are now public domain resources The historic computer software code that took Apollo 11 to the moon has been open-sourced and is available to anyone to read, download, and tinker with.
LiveScience · Apr 11 Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world's fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated April 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.