Artemis II Crew to Splash Down Off California Coast
NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to conclude with the crew’s splashdown off California, marking a key milestone in the program’s return to lunar…
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Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Splashdown as Weekend Peace Talks Face Uncertainty
The Artemis II crew is finalizing preparations for their return splashdown, while planned peace talks this weekend are threatened by new developments involving JD…
Artemis II crew completes historic first crewed lunar orbit since Apollo
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched four astronauts around the moon and back, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades
Eight-Year-Old Designs Zero-Gravity Indicator Mascot for Artemis II Mission
A second-grader's plush toy design became the zero-gravity indicator aboard NASA's Artemis II mission and gained recognition as the crew's mascot
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Set to Splash Down in Pacific, Ending Historic Moon Mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth after a nine-day mission, with splashdown planned off the coast of San Diego following a record-breaking…
Artemis II Crew Depends on Heat Shield Integrity for Safe Earth Reentry
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts face critical reentry challenges as their Orion capsule’s heat shield endures extreme temperatures during a high-speed return to Earth
NASA releases Artemis II astronauts’ wake-up song playlist during moon mission
NASA shared the wake-up songs selected by Artemis II crew as they complete their historic lunar flyby and prepare to return to Earth
Artemis II Crew Reflects on Historic Lunar Flight Ahead of Earth Return
The Artemis II astronauts shared emotional moments and mission highlights as NASA prepares for their return to Earth after the first crewed lunar mission…
Artemis II Crew Makes First In-Space Call to International Space Station
Astronauts aboard Artemis II completed a historic communication with the International Space Station while both crews were in space, marking a milestone in spaceflight…
Artemis II mission releases striking “Earthset” images highlighting Earth’s beauty…
Photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission offer a transformative view of Earth, inspiring reflection amid global uncertainty