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Swiss researchers test robot dog designed to speed up Moon and Mars exploration

In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives.

Euronews · Apr 9

Artemis II astronauts recount rare eclipse: ‘Blew us all away’

The Artemis II crew provided insights into their life and work aboard the Orion spacecraft after completing their orbit of the Moon. Astronauts described their mission as a “relay race” and expressed awe at witnessing an eclipse near the far side of the Moon, with one saying it “blew us…

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

After successfully completing their mission to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is about to return to Earth.

The Conversation · Apr 9

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

How Artemis II’s Earthset photo compares with the iconic Earthrise image from 1968

As Nasa’s Artemis II mission completed its lunar flyby, the astronauts sent back a stunning image of the colourful Earth setting behind the Moon. This breathtaking photo, called Earthset, draws inevitable comparisons with the original Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 flight in 1968.

The Conversation · Apr 8

‘Breathtakingly awesome’ — it doesn't quite rival Artemis II, but after spending a month with the Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope I’m shocked by its stunning views of galaxies, nebulae and — yes — the moon

The Seestar S30 Pro brought the wonders of the universe into my backyard. Here's what I love about it.

TechRadar · Apr 8

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

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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.

Space · Apr 7

These mind-bending photos from Artemis II show what a solar eclipse looks like from the dark side of the moon

Photos from Artemis II offer a glimpse at what it was like for the astronauts to experience a 54-minute solar eclipse from the dark side of the moon

Digital Camera World · Apr 7

NASA reveals 'generational' Earthset photo taken on a Nikon D5 — the decade-old DSLR with one secret weapon over modern cameras for space photography

The Nikon D5's still-unbeaten low-light performance and proven build quality made it NASA's choice for the Artemis II mission's most important photographs.

TechRadar · Apr 7