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Artemis II Astronauts Exceed Expectations with Stunning Lunar Photography
The Artemis II crew surpassed their own photography instructors' expectations. They captured astounding images during their historic journey around the Moon.
Official Artemis II wallpapers now available for free
NASA released high-resolution Artemis II mission images as free mobile wallpapers for iPhone and Android. The photos feature the Moon, Earth, and eclipses captured from the Orion spacecraft.
Artemis II: The Mission Launching a Trillion-Dollar Space Economy
NASA's upcoming crewed mission is far more than just a trip to the Moon. Artemis II is the catalyst for a new economic era, solidifying our status as a space-faring species.
Artemis II's Triumphant Return: NASA Sets Ambitious Sights on a Permanent Lunar Presence by 2028
The Artemis II mission has successfully concluded its nine-day journey around the Moon, marking a historic milestone and laying the groundwork for NASA's ambitious goal of establishing a permanent human presence on the lunar surface by 2028.
Artemis II: A Resounding Success Paving the Way for Humanity's Return to the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully completed its journey around the Moon and splashed down on Earth, marking a critical milestone in the path to returning humans to the lunar surface.
Orion's Heat Shield: NASA's Critical Technology for Artemis 2's Lunar Return
The Artemis 2 mission faces an extreme challenge upon returning from the Moon, with the Orion capsule and its Avcoat heat shield enduring unimaginable temperatures and speeds. Despite unexpected damage during Artemis 1, NASA maintains confidence in this vital technology for astronaut safety.
A New Perspective of Home: Artemis II Captures Earth and Moon in a Cosmic Alignment
NASA's Artemis II mission has delivered a stunning image of Earth and the Moon aligned, captured during its lunar flyby, as the crew prepares for a historic return home.
Artemis II: Unveiling the Far Side of the Moon and the Journey Back to Earth
The Artemis II mission has achieved a critical milestone by traversing the Moon's far side and re-establishing communication with Earth, offering new insights into crewed space exploration and the enigmatic lunar hemisphere.
Artemis II Breaks Apollo 13's Historic Distance Record, Marking a New Era in Lunar Exploration
The Artemis II mission has made history by surpassing the record for the farthest distance a crewed spacecraft has traveled from Earth, a benchmark set by Apollo 13 over five decades ago, as it proceeds with its lunar flyby.
How Artemis II Astronauts Train to Safeguard Muscles and Bones in Deep Space
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission, marking humanity's return to lunar orbit, are undergoing a rigorous physical training regimen to counteract the devastating effects of microgravity on their muscles and bones, utilizing innovative technology like the inertia flywheel.
Artemis II's Quiet Revolution: How NASA Solved the Space Bathroom Challenge
The Artemis II mission marks a milestone not only in lunar exploration but also in astronauts' daily lives, by incorporating a permanent and private sanitation system into the Orion capsule for the first time, overcoming the rudimentary and "objectionable" solutions of the Apollo era.
Argentina on NASA's Moon Rocket: Atenea Microsatellite Ready for Artemis II Mission
Argentina's Atenea microsatellite, developed entirely within the country, is set to fly on NASA's Artemis II mission, marking the return of astronauts to the Moon and positioning Argentina among the few nations with proprietary technology in this historic journey.