The Latest Breaking News from NASA

Artemis II astronauts cross halfway mark between Moon and Earth

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The Independent UK · Apr 10

NASA reveals Artemis II crew’s wake-up songs playlist - featuring Chappell Roan and Denzel Curry

Ever wondered what astronauts listen to in the mornings, 406,771 kilometers from Earth?

Euronews · Apr 10

Viral photos being used to claim Artemis II footage is fake are actually AI fakes themselves. Oh, the irony!

Viral photos showing the Artemis II astronauts in front of a green screen were created by Google Gemini, an analysis shows

Digital Camera World · Apr 10

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 · Apr 10

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 · Apr 10

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 · Apr 9

What is a heat shield? NASA’s critical protection for Artemis II return

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The Independent UK · Apr 9

How Artemis II astronauts are preparing for splashdown after moon mission

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will continue preparations for their return to Earth. The astronauts begin configuring the Orion capsule for re-entry, stowing equipment, securing cargo and adjusting crew seats. As part of the day’s schedule, the crew…

The Independent UK · Apr 9

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 · Apr 9

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.

Space · Apr 9