Artemis II heat shield results: What early data shows
After significant concerns with the heat shield after the Artemis II mission, the results from Artemis II are in. Early data shows major success for the Artemis II heat shield after the mission concluded with the heat shield intact.
After significant concerns with the heat shield after the Artemis II mission, the results from Artemis II are in. Early data shows major success for the Artemis II heat shield after the mission concluded with the heat shield intact.
NASA's new spacesuits could delay moon landing, report warns
A NASA inspector general report warns that the new spacesuits being developed for Artemis missions may not be ready in time for the planned moon landing in 2028.
A NASA inspector general report warns that the new spacesuits being developed for Artemis missions may not be ready in time for the planned moon landing in 2028.
Artemis II astronauts reflect on historic deep space mission as they undergo recovery
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth undergoing medical evaluations after completing a 10-day deep space mission. The crew is now at Johnson Space Center in Houston as NASA reviews spacecraft performance and prepares for future lunar flights.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth undergoing medical evaluations after completing a 10-day deep space mission. The crew is now at Johnson Space Center in Houston as NASA reviews spacecraft performance and prepares for future lunar flights.
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.
What's next for NASA? Administrator Jared Isaacman shares future plans
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Administrator Jared Isaacman share future plans of NASA on the heals of the successful Artemis II mission. Plans include astronauts in space every six to nine months and a lunar lander project.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Administrator Jared Isaacman share future plans of NASA on the heals of the successful Artemis II mission. Plans include astronauts in space every six to nine months and a lunar lander project.
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.
NASA 'looking into' reclassifying Pluto as a planet after 10-year-old's viral letter
A 10-year-old’s passion for Pluto has caught the attention of NASA thanks to a compelling, viral letter on social media.
A 10-year-old’s passion for Pluto has caught the attention of NASA thanks to a compelling, viral letter on social media.
Artemis II splashdown: Watch live, stream live
Four astronauts onboard the Orion in the Artemis II mission are beginning their gravity-assisted descent back into Earth's atmosphere. Here's how and where to watch the splashdown, set to take place around 8 p.m., off the coast of San Diego.
Four astronauts onboard the Orion in the Artemis II mission are beginning their gravity-assisted descent back into Earth's atmosphere. Here's how and where to watch the splashdown, set to take place around 8 p.m., off the coast of San Diego.
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 astronauts return: 'Fastest humans to enter Earth's atmosphere'
Astronauts onboard the Artemis II mission are getting ready to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the last leg of their 10-day mission. Experts say this may be the most dangerous part of their mission yet.
Astronauts onboard the Artemis II mission are getting ready to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the last leg of their 10-day mission. Experts say this may be the most dangerous part of their mission yet.
Artemis II carries Apollo 18 flag designated for canceled moon mission
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, NASA said the Artemis II mission has carried a collection of historic mementos. Among them was a flag originally designated for the canceled Apollo 18 mission.
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, NASA said the Artemis II mission has carried a collection of historic mementos. Among them was a flag originally designated for the canceled Apollo 18 mission.
NASA’s rare Super Guppy aircraft lands in Lakeland ahead of SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo
An iconic NASA aircraft with ties to the Apollo missions will be at this year's SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland.
An iconic NASA aircraft with ties to the Apollo missions will be at this year's SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland.
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: 4 astronauts beat 1970 farthest distance from Earth record
On April 6, 2026, at 1:57 p.m., Artemis II set the record for humans' farthest distance from Earth. Half-way into their 10-day mission around the moon, astronauts reflected on the historic moment.
On April 6, 2026, at 1:57 p.m., Artemis II set the record for humans' farthest distance from Earth. Half-way into their 10-day mission around the moon, astronauts reflected on the historic moment.



















