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 · Apr 9
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 · Apr 9
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 · Apr 9
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 · Apr 9
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 · Apr 9
'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 · Apr 9
‘They probably gonna fake alien invasion’: 9th NASA scientist’s mysterious death adds to a pattern raising eyebrows Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. We Got This Covered · Apr 9
Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun Anything NASA can do, you can do too. Space · Apr 9
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. Space · Apr 9
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. Space · Apr 9
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. Evening Standard · Apr 8
Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones Lunar love knows no bounds The Independent UK · Apr 8
Top 10 Stunning Moon Images From Artemis II That Humans Have Never Seen Before Discover the breathtaking lunar images captured by NASA's Artemis II mission, offering a rare glimpse of the Moon's far side and marking a new era in human space exploration. International Business Times UK · Apr 8
'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. Space · Apr 8
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 NASA Pushes Artemis II Closer to Home After Perfect Correction Burn The Artemis II crew has begun its final return leg to Earth. NASA's Orion spacecraft completed a critical correction burn on 7 April 2026. Read about the upcoming Pacific splashdown, crew health tests, and the mission's record-breaking lunar flyby.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 NASA Artemis II Update: Space Toilet Works, But New Risk Emerges for Crew NASA's Artemis II crew reports a 'burning smell' from the Orion spacecraft toilet, prompting engineers to investigate a possible venting issue and raising questions about crew safety and onboard systems.
Destructoid · Apr 8 How to add Muria Siarkiewicz as a crew member in Starfield In need of new company.
Space · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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.
Space · Apr 8 '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.