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Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

By Keith Cooper published 5 April 26

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.

Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover delivers inspiring Easter message on the way to the moon (video)

By Mike Wall published 5 April 26

NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).

Dozens of hidden star streams found in the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 5 April 26

Astronomers discovered dozens of stellar streams in the Milky Way using Gaia data, offering new clues about galaxy formation and dark matter.

Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts

By Ian Stokes published 5 April 26

Won't somebody please think of the children?

Artemis 2 LIVE: Artemis 2 astronauts to fly Orion, urine vent update

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic, Brett Tingley last updated 4 April 26

Saturday, April 4, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch today.

Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine

By Tariq Malik published 4 April 26

Mission Control isn't concerned about the Orion toilet smell, but is looking into to it.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

By Space.com Staff published 4 April 26

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.

Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

By Mike Wall last updated 4 April 26

An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4).

On this day in space: April 4, 1968: Apollo 6 launches final uncrewed Saturn V rocket test flight

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 4 April 26

On April 4, 1968, NASA launched the final uncrewed test flight of its Saturn V rocket.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is finally available to buy digitally, and we've got an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip

By Jeff Spry published 4 April 26

'If you see the deep ones, the Tsyong, they're spirits sent to judge you.'