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Twin NASA Control Rooms Support Artemis Safety, Success
Twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are actively supporting real-time mission operations in lunar orbit as part of the agency’s Artemis II mission, helping ensure astronaut safety and mission success as the crew prepares to return to Earth Friday, April
Solar Eclipse of the Heart
The Moon, seen here backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse on April 6, 2026, is photographed by one of the cameras on the Orion spacecraft’s solar array wings. During lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts observed a solar eclipse that only they could see due to their unique position. See more ph
'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts
NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations —especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.
Artemis II Flight Day 8: Crew Conducts Key Tests on Return to Earth
Editor’s Note: This blog was updated on April 8, 2026, to update the time for the crew news conference. In addition, flight controllers elected to forgo the 10:55 p.m. EDT manual piloting demo. Editor’s Note: This blog was updated to provide information on the originally scheduled radiation sh
Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026
The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.
A lunar base or a lunar economy?
We applaud the lunar base vision laid out by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on March 24. Placing this stake in the lunar regolith is long overdue. What is missing from the mission architecture, however, is a vision for long-term economic development on the moon. It will be a profound missed oppor
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.
Artemis 2 science gets underway as Orion begins its return trip
As Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth, scientists are just starting to review the images and observations taken by the crew as they flew around the moon. The post Artemis 2 science gets underway as Orion begins its return trip appeared first on SpaceNews.
'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says
Seeing Earth from space changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.
Artemis II Flight Day 7: First Return Correction Burn Complete
At 8:03 p.m. EDT, the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, ignited its thrusters for 15 seconds, producing a change in velocity of 1.6 feet-per-second and guiding the Artemis II crew toward Earth. NASA astronaut Christina Koch and CSA (C
The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem
"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Beams Official Moon Flyby Photos to Earth
Editor’s note: Some photo captions were updated on April 8, 2026, to reflect ongoing scientific observations and discussion about the images. The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal some regions no human has seen, inc
Earthset
The Artemis II crew captured this view of Earth setting on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. As the astronauts flew over the Moon’s far side, the crew photographed and described terrain features including impact craters, ancient lava flows, and surface cracks and ridges formed as the Moon
Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.
Experience the Rollout of SLS Hardware for Artemis III
Digital creators and social media users are invited to register to attend the rollout of the third SLS (Space Launch System) core stage as it is prepped to head from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Are you passionate about social media and communications? Do you love
Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026
Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.
NASA to Host Media Call with Artemis II Crew on Way Home from Moon
Editor’s note: This advisory was updated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to reflect a time change in the event. Media will have an opportunity at 10:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, to speak with NASA’s Artemis II crew members as they continue their journey toward Earth during their historic missi
Artemis II Flight Day 7: Crew Makes Long‑Distance Call, Begins Return
After their historic lunar flyby on April 6, the Artemis II crew is awake and preparing for the journey back to Earth. The crew started the day 36,286 miles from the Moon and 236,022 miles from Earth, waking to the sounds of “Tokyo Drifting,” by Glass Animals and Denzel Curry. At 1:23 p.m. EDT, the
'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history
Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.
NASA’s new moon base project requires operational technology systems in space, but they are vulnerable.
Newly anointed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman made a $20 billion announcement on March 24, 2026. To the delight of space enthusiasts everywhere, Isaacman said NASA was cancelling its project to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and would reorient to building a $20 billion base on the surface
The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next
"Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable."
Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts
You've probably heard it by now: NASA’s Artemis 2 mission was the first to launch astronauts to fly by the moon in more than 50 years. But that was just the first of the firsts for this mission.
'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat
President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon.
Artemis II Flight Day 6: Crew Wraps Historic Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II mission wrapped up a historic seven-hour lunar flyby, marking humanity’s first return to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972 and capturing images of the lunar far side. After the lunar observation period concluded, the Artemis II crew was congratulated by President Donald J. Trump, in a
Artemis II breaks record, conducts lunar flyby
Orion spacecraft Integrity, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, successfully… The post Artemis II breaks record, conducts lunar flyby appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Artemis 2 swings around the moon
Four astronauts from the United States and Canada became the humans to travel the furthest from the Earth April 6 as they went around the moon on the Artemis 2 mission. The post Artemis 2 swings around the moon appeared first on SpaceNews.
Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts viewed parts of the moon never before seen with human eyes during their epic lunar flyby today (April 6) —and set a spaceflight record in the process.
Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to loft Cygnus to ISS, Minotaur IV to launch from California
As NASA’s Artemis II mission reaches its halfway point, the launch manifest on Earth continues… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to loft Cygnus to ISS, Minotaur IV to launch from California appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs
Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist.
Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife
As they broke the record for farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by an astronaut, NASA's Artemis 2 crew took a moment to dedicate a few features on the moon's surface for their spacecraft and lost loved ones.
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight
Editor’s note: This release was updated at 7:28 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, to reflect Orion’s final closest approach to the lunar surface from about 4,070 miles to about 4,067 miles. NASA also updated the farthest distance Orion will travel. Finally, NASA also made changes at 10 p.m. to
Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.
Artemis II Flight Day 6: Lunar Flyby Updates
NASA’s live coverage of the Artemis II lunar flyby is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, and Roku, alongside the agency’s 24/7 coverage on its YouTube channel. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of online platforms, including social media.
The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby
The Artemis 2 astronauts might be the first humans to survey certain areas of the moon's far side, and they're chronicling their historic journey in detail.
Artemis II Flight Day 6: Crew Ready for Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew is awake and beginning preparations for today’s lunar flyby — a first for humans since Apollo 17 in 1972. The sounds of “Good Morning,” by Mandisa and TobyMac played as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astrona
Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Glover's achievement is worth celebrating. But it's also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history.
NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts will make a historic moon flyby today (April 6). Here's how it will happen, hour by hour.
Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission have arrived at the moon. They entered the lunar sphere of influence early Monday morning (April 6).
Artemis II Flight Day 5: Correction Burn Complete
Mission control teams in Houston and the Artemis II crew completed an outbound correction burn to refine the Orion spacecraft’s trajectory to the Moon. The burn began at 11:03 p.m. EDT and lasted 17.5 seconds. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christ
When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare' for Artemis 2
The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions.
Artemis II Flight Day 5: Crew Demos Suits, Readies for Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, continue their workday aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon
The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.
The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet
The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.
Artemis II Flight Day 5: Crew Starts Day with Suit Demo
The morning opened to the beat of “Working Class Heroes (Work)” by CeeLo Green as the Artemis II crew, now flying about 65,235 miles from the Moon, began preparations for their first test objective: an evaluation of the Orion Crew Survival System suit. The crew also heard a special message from Apol
Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby
Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space — Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.
This is the inspiring Easter message an Artemis 2 astronaut has for Earth while traveling to the moon (video)
NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).
Artemis II Flight Day 4: Crew Completes Manual Piloting Demonstration
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, left, takes control of the Orion spacecraft during a manual piloting test on flight day 4 of the Artemis II mission. To her right is CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Victor Glover.
Orion Spacecraft Races Toward Historic Lunar Flyby in Artemis II Mission
As NASA’s Artemis II mission enters its critical mid-flight phase, the Orion spacecraft—carrying the first… The post Orion Spacecraft Races Toward Historic Lunar Flyby in Artemis II Mission appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine
The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA
On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.