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Artemis 2 Crew Returns After First Moon Trip Since 1972
Four astronauts just became the first humans to visit the moon in over 50 years, traveling farther from Earth than anyone in history. Their message to the world: we achieved this together.
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Artemis 2 Crew: Moon Spacecraft Ready for Next Mission
Four astronauts just returned from orbiting the moon with glowing reviews of their spacecraft, declaring it ready to carry crews to the lunar surface. Their confidence could accelerate humanity's return to the moon.
NASA's Moon Mission Crew: 'Landing Is Absolutely Doable
Less than a week after splashing down from humanity's first crewed moon mission in over 50 years, NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts say landing on the lunar surface is closer than ever. Their successful 10-day journey proved the spacecraft is ready to take humans back to the moon.
Artemis 2 Crew Returns After Historic Moon Flyby in April 2026
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, sharing breathtaking views and unfiltered joy with millions watching from Earth. Their seven-hour flyby around the Moon marked a new era of space exploration with unprecedented clarity and emotion.
How Space Weather Forecasters Protected Artemis 2 Astronauts
When Artemis 2 launched in 2025, a team in Boulder, Colorado kept watch 24/7 to shield astronauts from dangerous solar storms. Their new forecasting system is helping protect not just space travelers, but satellites and GPS systems we all rely on.
NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Returns Home to New Documentary
After NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts safely splashed down last week following their historic moon mission, PBS is taking viewers behind the scenes of humanity's return to lunar exploration. The new NOVA documentary reveals the engineering triumphs that made it possible.
Artemis 2 Astronauts Call Space Station from the Moon
Astronauts near the moon just had a historic video chat with colleagues on the International Space Station, spanning 232,141 miles. The heartwarming conversation marked the first-ever ship-to-ship call between crews so far apart in space. ##
Astronauts Make History with Earth-to-Moon Video Call
Artemis 2 astronauts orbiting the moon connected with their friends aboard the International Space Station in the first-ever ship-to-ship call across 232,000 miles of space. The crews shared stories about views, food, and what makes Earth precious from their unique perspectives.
Astronaut Brings Moon Mascot Home to Honor Late Wife
After 10 days circling the moon, Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman broke protocol to keep a tiny plush moon toy named Rise close to his heart. The mascot carried the name of his late wife Carroll and the digital names of 5 million people who sent their dreams to space.
Artemis 2 Crew Returns from Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts splashed down safely after becoming the first humans to orbit the moon in over 50 years. Their beaming smiles after the intense journey captured hearts worldwide.
Artemis 2 Crew Returns Home After Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first trip to the moon in over 50 years, returning home to Houston after a journey that brought them farther from Earth than anyone in history. Their emotional reunion with loved ones revealed just how profoundly the experience touched them.
Four Astronauts Complete Historic Moon Mission
The Artemis 2 crew splashed down safely after becoming the first humans to orbit the Moon in over 50 years. Their successful journey marks a giant leap toward landing astronauts on the lunar surface.
Artemis 2 Crew Names Moon Crater for Astronaut's Late Wife
NASA's Artemis 2 mission delivered groundbreaking science and a deeply personal moment when astronauts honored crew member Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wife by naming a lunar crater after her. The successful mission marks humanity's return to the Moon after decades away.
Astronauts Snap Moon Photos With Your Camera
NASA's Artemis 2 crew captured stunning lunar images using cameras you can buy today, including 10-year-old models that proved space-worthy. The mission shows that reliable, accessible technology can document humanity's greatest adventures.
Artemis 2 Crew Returns After Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts splashed down safely off San Diego today after becoming the first humans to visit lunar space in over 50 years. The groundbreaking mission also made history by taking the first woman and first Black man to the moon's far side.
NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Returns From Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean tonight, completing humanity's first crewed journey to the moon in over 50 years. Their successful 10-day mission marks a giant leap forward in NASA's plan to return humans to the lunar surface.
Artemis 2 Moon Mission Sparks 300% Jump in Space Game Players
Thousands of gamers fired up Kerbal Space Program after watching Artemis 2 launch toward the moon, eager to build their own lunar missions. The space simulator saw its highest player count in nearly a decade.
Astronaut Smiles From Halfway to Moon in Epic Selfie
Artemis 2 astronaut Christina Koch captured a stunning selfie with adorable mascot "Rise" while halfway to the moon on humanity's first lunar journey in over 50 years. Nearly 6 million names are flying with the crew inside the smiling zero-gravity indicator.
Artemis 2 Crew Watches Project Hail Mary Before Moon Mission
NASA treated the Artemis 2 astronauts to a private screening of Ryan Gosling's space epic before their historic lunar voyage. The film's message of hope and sacrifice inspired the crew as they completed humanity's farthest journey from Earth.
Artemis 2 Astronauts Racing Home After Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts are speeding back to Earth after humanity's first crewed journey beyond low orbit in over 50 years. They even caught a total solar eclipse during their historic trip around the moon.
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