Artemis

The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next

By Monisha Ravisetti Published 7 April 26

"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."

Artemis 2: A moon mission of many milestone firsts

By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 7 April 26

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

By Tariq Malik Published 7 April 26

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 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA

By Mike Wall Published 7 April 26

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.

Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife

By Josh Dinner Published 6 April 26

"Integrity and Carroll Crater, loud and clear."

Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)

By Mike Wall Published 6 April 26

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.

The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby

By Leonard David Published 6 April 26

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.

NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)

By Tariq Malik Last updated 6 April 26

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

By Mike Wall Published 6 April 26

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).

When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare' for Artemis 2

By Tariq Malik Published 6 April 26

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.