NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Watch: NASA Artemis II crew talks historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
Over the moon: Watch Astronaut Christina Koch reunite with dog after lunar mission
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
Artemis II splashdown: NASA astronauts back on Earth after historic moon flyby
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
Artemis II splashdown live: Timeline of events, minute by minute
NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.
NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.
Artemis II live tracker, day 9: Crew prepares Orion spacecraft for return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
Artemis II live tracker, day 8: Crew makes trek back to Earth
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
Artemis II live tracker, day 7: Astronauts returning to Earth after historic lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
The Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II live tracker, day 6: Track NASA's moon mission
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
What happened to Apollo 13? 'Houston, we've had a problem'
What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.
What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.
Artemis II live tracker, updates: Orion toilet fixed; journey to moon continues
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
Artemis II launches crew into space
Artemis II has successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and four astronauts have begun their 10-day trip to the moon and back.
Artemis II has successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and four astronauts have begun their 10-day trip to the moon and back.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.



















