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Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest crewed journey from Earth, and every single computer chip worked perfectly. The successful 10-day Artemis II mission proves we're ready for the next era of space exploration.
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.
From intern to lead technician, Rebekah Tolatovicz has spent nine years building spacecraft that are taking humanity back to the Moon. Her hands helped assemble every Orion capsule now flying in NASA's groundbreaking Artemis missions.
Four astronauts just splashed down off San Diego after circling the Moon, marking humanity's first lunar mission in over 50 years. The crew traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history and captured stunning images of the Moon's unexplored south pole.
NASA's Artemis II mission just brought humanity back to the moon, and over 100 million people followed along online. While it didn't match Apollo 11's legendary reach, the mission proved space exploration still captivates us in a fragmented media age.
A Scottish emergency room doctor is revolutionizing space medicine by teaching astronauts life-saving techniques for missions to the Moon and Mars. Dr. Christina Mackaill's work is preparing both space travelers and Earth-based doctors for humanity's next giant leap.
Christina Koch embraced her Orion spacecraft after becoming part of the first crew to fly around the Moon in over 50 years. The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to deep space exploration.
A new profession is transforming how intimate scenes are filmed in Europe, protecting actors' dignity while creating better art. Paloma Garcia Martens has built her career ensuring that love scenes respect everyone's humanity on set.
In 1976, two Stanford researchers cracked a code problem that had stumped humanity for thousands of years. Their solution now protects every secure website you visit.
The United Nations voted to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's worst crime, with 123 countries supporting a resolution calling for apologies and reparations. The historic vote marks a turning point in global acknowledgment of slavery's lasting impact.
Automotive maintenance company Valvoline brought its team members to Lexington, Kentucky to plant trees and lay sod at homes being built for families in need. The Earth Day project partnered with Trees Lexington and Habitat for Humanity to create welcoming green spaces where new homeowners will put down roots.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The historic Artemis II mission marks a giant leap toward putting boots back on the lunar surface.
Berlin artist Alida Sun has created digital art every single day for seven years, and now she's weaving her code into physical tapestries with women artisans in India. Her exhibition RITES celebrates the forgotten women who literally wove the computer memory that got humanity to the moon.
Two years after a devastating attack at a Sydney shopping center, Australia has honored eight people who risked everything to protect strangers. Their bravery stopped more deaths and showed humanity's best in the darkest moment.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first trip around the Moon in over 50 years, and NASA is already gearing up for the next giant leap. The crew witnessed a lunar eclipse, broke distance records, and paved the way for boots on the Moon by 2028.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey into space, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean as millions watched worldwide. The 10-day Artemis II mission proves what disciplined human excellence can achieve.
Christina Koch returned from NASA's Artemis II mission with a powerful message about humanity's shared connection. After watching Earth shrink to a fragile sphere through her spacecraft window, she realized our entire planet functions as one crew.
Four astronauts reunited with their families Saturday after completing humanity's deepest journey into space. Their emotional homecoming revealed profound lessons about Earth, teamwork, and what it means to be human.
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 just witnessed something no human has seen in over 50 years: Earth slipping behind the moon and disappearing completely. Their emotional reaction reminds us why returning to the moon matters for all of humanity.
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