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NASA explains what the fireball seen over parts of the northeast was

Fireballs are common but seldom seen in daylight, making this sight especially striking

The Independent UK · Apr 8

What does the dark side of the moon sound like? Nasa’s sonifications are helping us imagine

As Artemis II returns from the dark side of the moon, Nasa’s transformations of electromagnetic energy into sound remind us that everything is vibrating – even while the astronauts are listening to Chappell Roan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones

The Artemis 2 astronauts are capturing spectacular photos of the moon and Earth on their iPhones in space.

Space · Apr 8

NASA chose an old DSLR as its primary Artemis II camera - here's why

It still beats the best mirrorless cameras where it matters most

Digital Camera World · Apr 8

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.

The Conversation · Apr 8

Nasa provides update on Artemis II crew as spacecraft returns to Earth

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

Incredible photos taken from space are going viral, and everyone's saying Apple should turn them into billboards

These photos from the Artemis II mission were shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Creative Bloq · Apr 8

Newsletter: US and Iran agree to two-week truce, Strait of Hormuz set to reopen

Also in this newsletter: JD Vance attacks the EU to boost Orbán’s campaign ahead of Hungarian vote.

Euronews · Apr 8

How rain turns a salt desert into the world’s largest mirror in Bolivia

The Salar de Uyuni - the contiguous remnants of an ancient lake, covering more than 10,000 square kilometres in the Andes of Bolivia, South America - has now become a vast and flat white salt pan. In the rainy season, when water collects on the impervious crystalline crust of the…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Artemis II live: Nasa astronauts describe mission highlights from Orion spacecraft after circling Moon

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

The Independent UK · Apr 8