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The Crunch: Space objects visualised, the many maps of Hormuz and Melbourne’s seasons

Is it still ‘space’ if it’s full of objects orbiting the Earth? Plus, we track the fuel crisis

The Guardian - AU

Artemis II crew hails ‘golden age of space travel’ as they prepare for return

Crew fielded questions of trip with ‘limitless potential’ from members of the Congress ahead of splashdown

The Guardian - US

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

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

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Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

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Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs

Michigan is playing a key role in the US space industry, contributing to the Artemis II rocket mission

The Independent UK

A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.

Space

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth

The Independent UK

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Is space exploration worth the money and effort?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Zoe Williams in which she argued the space race was pointless

The Guardian - UK

1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.

Space

NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC

Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

Tom’s Guide

Artemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.

Space

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

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

Space

Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun

Anything NASA can do, you can do too.

Space

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

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.

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May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Evening Standard

Nasa team focused on getting Moon mission astronauts back to Earth safely

The Artemis II crew are due to splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Friday.

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones

Lunar love knows no bounds

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

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

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Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026

The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.

The Independent UK

NASA explains what the fireball seen over parts of the northeast was

Fireballs are common but seldom seen in daylight, making this sight especially striking

The Guardian - UK

What does the dark side of the moon sound like? Nasa’s sonifications are helping us imagine

As Artemis II returns from the dark side of the moon, Nasa’s transformations of electromagnetic energy into sound remind us that everything is vibrating – even while the astronauts are listening to Chappell Roan

Space

Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones

The Artemis 2 astronauts are capturing spectacular photos of the moon and Earth on their iPhones in space.

Space

Galaxy starves its supermassive black hole, loses 95% of its brightness

"It is fascinating that an active galactic nucleus can change its brightness so dramatically over such a short period of time."

The Guardian - UK

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

As real astronauts vanish behind the moon, games have long tried to evoke the fragile quiet of drifting through space

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Humiliated' by 'Total Snub' as Artemis II Astronauts Leave Him Hanging in Awkward Space Call

An awkward silence during Trump's call with the Artemis II crew has sparked controversy, with speculation about a snub or technical issues.

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