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Astronauts survive plunge to Earth and complete Artemis Moon mission in huge success for NASA

Nasa’s Artemis II mission to the Moon has successfully splashed down on Earth, bringing to an end a record-breaking trip that allows a return to the lunar surface.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: The best shots from Artemis mission to the dark side of the Moon

The four crew members documented scenes of the lunar far side never seen before by the naked eye.

Evening Standard

The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos

As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.

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As Nasa’s Artemis II Moon mission ends, a new adventure for humanity beckons

The Artemis II mission to the Moon is a voyage unlike any other in more than half a century. As the first crewed lunar flight since 1972, Artemis II marks the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with the Moon.

The Conversation

Artemis II astronauts receive dire warning – farting too much could set the spacecraft on fire

Space travel and its explosive side effects.

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One Moon, 32 cameras, 10,000 photos – as a photographer, I’m awed by the Artemis II photo album. These are the best ones so far

Artemis II took 10,000 photos during the Moon flyby. As a photographer, I think these are the most epic images from Artemis II so far

Digital Camera World

'Good Stuff is Coming Back With Us,' Says Artemis II Crew—Coming Home Reveals Lunar Craters, Lava Plains

The Artemis II mission has officially surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record as the Orion spacecraft begins its return to Earth. Discover the latest Victor Glover pilot quotes on unseen lunar far side photos and the upcoming splashdown San Diego logistics.

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Artemis 2 spies a crescent Earth above the moon's horizon | Space photo of the day for April 10, 2026

Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.

Space

Watch Orion Blaze Back To Earth At 24,000 MPH: Artemis II's Most Intense Moment Live

Experience the intense re-entry of NASA's Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission, as it returns from a historic lunar flyby at 24,000 mph.

International Business Times UK

Artemis II Warning: UFO Experts Fear Astronauts Could Bring Aliens Back From Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission concludes today as the Orion capsule splashes down after a record-breaking lunar far side flyby. While astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover prepare for a 24,000 mph re-entry, UFO experts like Robert Pulme warn of potential alien DNA. Read the full fact-check on the 2026 moon…

International Business Times UK

Artemis II splashdown time and where it’ll land as astronauts approach grand moon finale

All eyes are on the capsule’s life-protecting heat shield

The Independent UK

‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby

The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day mission

The Guardian - US

How Artemis II astronauts are preparing for splashdown after moon mission

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will continue preparations for their return to Earth. The astronauts begin configuring the Orion capsule for re-entry, stowing equipment, securing cargo and adjusting crew seats. As part of the day’s schedule, the crew…

The Independent UK

How Nasa’s Artemis II mission rediscovered the majesty and mystery of the Moon

On April 10, Artemis II – humanity’s first mission to the Moon in more than half a century – will draw to a close when the Orion capsule carrying four crew members detaches from its service module.

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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.

The Independent UK

Artemis II live: Nasa prepares for risky ‘13 minutes’ as astronauts ‘halfway’ back home

NASA crew described the awe they felt when witnessing a rare eclipse near the Moon’s far side

The Mary Sue

You Will Want to Watch the Crew of the Artemis II Visibly Grow Tired of Trump

The Artemis II crew just had a call with President Donald Trump from above the moon, and let’s just say it delivered a truly meme-worthy moment for the ages. After setting a record for the farthest-traveled humans from Earth, the astronauts found themselves in an intermittently uncomfortable 12-minute Earth-to-space call…

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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

'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.

The Independent UK

Artemis II live: Nasa astronauts describe mission highlights from Orion spacecraft after circling Moon

Nasa crew described the awe they felt when witnessing a rare eclipse near the Moon’s far side

Space

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."

International Business Times UK

'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.

The Conversation

How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains

The Artemis II crew has now broken the record — previously held by Apollo 13 — for the farthest distance any humans have ever travelled from Earth. The crew also completed a flyby of the moon’s far side and sent back some amazing images of the lunar surface.

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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.

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