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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.

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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.

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

Lunar love knows no bounds

The Independent UK

'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.

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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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."

Space

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

The Guardian - 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.

International Business Times UK

'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says

Seeing Earth from space changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.

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The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem

"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."

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'Seriously Awkward Moment': Trump Gushes at Artemis II Crew But Team Goes Silent During Call

A communication glitch during President Trump's call with the Artemis II crew has sparked a social media debate, with interpretations ranging from technical issues to political statements.

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Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Artemis II: the light and dark sides of the moon

Editorial: The threat posed by a new space race is real. But so is the wonder of humankind’s reaching for the skies

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“Thirst Traps From Space”: Astronaut’s Ripped Physique During Moon Mission Sparks Frenzy

Space fans are calling Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch their “crush” after her photo went viral.

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Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026

Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.

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Watch Comet MAPS get destroyed by cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun

A dramatic breakup near the sun erased hopes of a bright comet lighting up the evening sky this week.

Evening Standard

Nasa releases first photos from far side of the moon as Artemis II crew head home

The Artemis II crew became the first humans to see the far side of the moon

International Business Times UK

Trump and Artemis II Astronauts Caught in Viral Awkward Silence on Live Call

Trump engages in a live conversation with the Artemis II crew during their historic lunar mission, with an unexpected pause going viral

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As the Artemis II crew return to Earth, Starfield on PS5 is a great way to keep your space exploration fantasies alive

Starfield is a better game today than it was in 2023, but Bethesda's largest RPG is still its most divisive

The Guardian - US

Artemis II crew describe ‘overwhelming’ emotions after soaring past the moon

Nasa astronauts begin journey home having collected eagerly awaited images of impact craters and ridges

Space

'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history

Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

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