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‘A perfect mission’: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth: NASA's Artemis astronauts successfully splash down in the Pacific, ready for recovery and ...
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Key FactsArtemis II Unveils Stunning Lunar and Earth Views
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Artemis II mission completed a seven-hour lunar flyby, approaching within 4,067 miles of the moon's surface.
- Approximately 10,000 photographs were taken, revealing previously unseen craters and lava flows on the moon’s far side.
- Astronauts witnessed a nearly hour-long total solar eclipse, observing planets and stars during the event.
- The images and data collected will enhance scientific knowledge of the moon and support future crewed lunar missions.
When we were on the far side of the moon, looking back at Earth, you really felt like you weren’t in a capsule. You’d been transported to the far side of the moon. And it really just bent your mind. It was an extraordinary human experience. We’re so grateful for it.— Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, speaking with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the flyby.
NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters
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NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew: New NASA ‘Earthset’ photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic ‘Earthrise’ in historic lunar flyby.
aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/4/8/nasa-releases-picture-of-earthset-shot-by-artemis-crew
Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby: During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the ...
npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775935/picture-show-moon-eclipse-photos
Space Apr 07
'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history
space.com/space-exploration/artemis/unreal-solar-eclipse-artemis-2-crew-just-saw-one-of-the-rarest-sights-in-spaceflight-history
Artemis II live updates as crew comes back into contact after flying behind far side of the moon
cbsnews.com/live-updates/artemis-moon-lunar-flyby/
Artemis astronauts glimpse moon's 'Grand Canyon' ahead of historic lunar flyby: The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the moon never before seen by ...
phys.org/news/2026-04-artemis-astronauts-glimpse-moon-grand.html
Artemis II crew head back towards Earth after completing lunar flyby: NASA's mission control in Houston regained communication with the crew after an expected ...
euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-head-back-towards-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-lunar-flyby
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972: Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972 - Science & Tech - The Jakarta ...
thejakartapost.com/culture/2026/04/06/artemis-mission-approaches-lunar-loop-for-first-flyby-since-1972.html
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972: Artemis astronauts enter the Moon’s gravity for the first lunar flyby since 1972 ...
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Artemis astronauts more than halfway to the Moon: The Artemis 2 astronauts passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a ...
bangkokpost.com/world/3230633/artemis-astronauts-more-than-halfway-to-the-moon
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts put spacecraft systems to the test on 10‑day mission
scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/nasas-artemis-ii-astronauts-put-spacecraft-systems-to-the-test-on-10-day/
EWN Apr 01
NASA's Moon flyby mission primed for launch: The weather was expected to be favourable, with an 80% chance of conditions suitable for launch.
ewn.co.za/2026/04/01/nasas-moon-flyby-mission-primed-for-launch
With one snapshot, Apollo 17 transformed our vision of Earth forever: Fifty years ago, an astronaut on the Apollo 17 mission snapped a pic of the Earth in its ...
popsci.com/science/blue-marble-photo-50-years/
Aamir Khan Tears Up While Talking About Father's Struggling Days, Leaves An Interview Briefly
indiatimes.com/technology/science-and-future/japan-spacecraft-successfully-propels-using-steam-for-the-first-time-in-human-history-586964.html
NASA Orion capsule to reach farthest distance from Earth in lunar orbit: NASA's Orion space capsule is set to reach its farthest distance from Earth on Monday ...
upi.com/Science_News/2022/11/28/nasa-artemis-orion-capsule-update/7831669633986/
Astronauts will be 'living and working on the moon' within a decade, says NASA
news.sky.com/story/astronauts-will-be-living-and-working-on-the-moon-within-a-decade-says-nasa-12751322
Watch this Earth rise as seen from the Orion spacecraft: NASA has shared some beautiful footage captured by the Orion spacecraft showing Earth slowly emerging ...
digitaltrends.com/space/watch-earth-rise-from-the-orion-spacecraft/
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