Missions

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like

By Samantha Mathewson published 10 April 26

A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.

Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs

By Monisha Ravisetti last updated 10 April 26

Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 10 April 26

Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.

Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?

By Mike Wall published 10 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 splashdown today? Full schedule

By Chelsea Gohd published 10 April 26

Artemis 2 splashes down on April 10. Here's everything you need to know.

Today is splashdown day for Artemis 2 moon astronauts — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)

By Tariq Malik published 10 April 26

It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.

Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 9 April 26

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

'We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon

By Mike Wall published 9 April 26

Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.

All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10

By Keith Cooper published 9 April 26

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.

'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts

By Josh Dinner published 8 April 26

NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations — especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.