Missions

Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?

By Mike Wall published 4 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?

It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

By Mike Wall published 3 April 26

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch from space

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 3 April 26

From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond.

Artemis 2 astronauts see Earth in the rear-view mirror | Space photo of the day for April 3, 2026

By Mike Wall published 3 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts snapped a gorgeous photo of their home planet recently as they sped away from it and toward the moon.

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are cruising to the moon. So why are they doing CPR tests today?

By Tariq Malik published 3 April 26

After an action-packed first two days, Flight Day 3 may bring a more relaxed pace for the Artemis 2 moon astronauts.

Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)

By Mike Wall published 3 April 26

Artemis 2's Orion capsule aced a critical engine burn this evening (April 2) that sent it from Earth orbit outward toward the moon.

Lucky airplane passengers capture NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch from the sky

By Monisha Ravisetti published 2 April 26

Some airplane passengers had the best seats in the house during NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket launch. Here are some of my favorite videos captured from the sky.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

By Robert Lea published 2 April 26

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon

By Mike Wall published 2 April 26

You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.

Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream tonight

By Robert Lea last updated 2 April 26

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.