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A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

By Andrew Chaikin published

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

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NASA astronauts Chris Williams holds his hand out, appearing to "hold" the Cygnus capsule from the ISS.

NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.

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Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

By Jeff Spry published

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

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NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the Artemis II crew’s deep space journey at 6:42 p.m. ET on the sixth day of the mission. The right side of NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen lit up by the Sun. A waxing crescent Moon is visible behind it. And then, a crescent Earth, tiny compared to the Moon, is about to set below the Moon’s horizon on the right.

NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says

By Elizabeth Howell published

Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says.

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — space toilet jokes and all (video)

By Jeff Spry published

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.

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The Artemis 2 astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 11, 2026.

'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

By Josh Dinner published

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.

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

By Monisha Ravisetti last updated

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

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'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)

By Jeff Spry published

We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.

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At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a 25.5 day mission to the Moon

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

By Chelsea Gohd published

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

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The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict

By Jeff Spry published

'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.'

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