NASA releases new lunar photos as Artemis II passes halfway point

NASA released new lunar photos as Artemis II astronauts pass the halfway point in their moonbound journey.
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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

‘Let’s go!’ NASA launches humanity’s first moon voyage in nearly 54 years

The Artemis 2 mission is due to send astronauts on a test mission to the moon and back during the "opening act" of a new age of discovery.

NASA approves iPhones for Artemis II mission with strict safety checks

NASA has approved modified iPhones for the Artemis II mission after safety checks, allowing astronauts to capture photos and videos in space while restricting communication and network connectivity features.

NASA Astronauts To See Total Solar Eclipse, Break Distance Record

The four Artemis II astronauts in Orion are preparing for their lunar flyby on Monday, April 6, during which they be eclipsed as they become the most distant humans.

'First time seen with human eyes': NASA shares full view image of Moon’s Orientale Basin captured by Artemis II crew

The three Americans and one Canadian are onboard the Orion spacecraft, which is expected to reach its destination on Monday. | World News

NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight

A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.

It's almost been a ‘perfect flight’ so far: Former NASA astronaut

Ret. NASA astronaut and the first woman to pilot the space shuttle Eileen Collins discusses the Artemis II mission to the moon on ‘Fox Report.’