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8+ hour, 1+ min ago (206+ words) edge of darkness. jpg'The Sheridan Press Edge of darkness As the Artemis II crew flew over the terminator, the astronauts described this boundary between day and night as "anything but a straight line" during its trip around the moon April…...
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4+ hour, 49+ min ago (189+ words) art002e009288 The Sheridan Press Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6: 41 p. m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of…...
Tyler space center expert highlights local impact of Artemis II as astronauts return home
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (844+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Last week, space enthusiasts from around the nation huddled together next to TVs, computers and, for some, looking up into the sky to see NASA's historic Artemis II mission to the moon launch. Now the astronauts,…...
Artemis II spotted by New Mexico Tech telescope
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (121+ words) KOB. com Artemis II spotted by New Mexico Tech telescope SOCORRO, N. M. " While the world waits for the return of the Artemis II to Earth on Friday, researchers at New Mexico Tech were able to catch an early glimpse of the…...
'Riding a fireball': Artemis 2 crew set to face its most dangerous moment as Orion hurtles back to Earth
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (819+ words) The Times of India...
'Riding a Fireball Through the Atmosphere Is Profound"
50+ min ago (587+ words) The Artemis II crew, from left, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch, pilot Victor Glover, and Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen answer media questions during a video conference Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 'Riding a Fireball Through the Atmosphere Is Profound' Drawing…...
If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding " or maybe sleeping
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (285+ words) With the latest detection of organic compounds by the Curiosity rover, the case for past life on Mars becomes stronger than ever, as suggested in a recent paper by Alexander Pavlov in the journal Astrobiology. And that lends additional credence…...
What is a heat shield? NASA's critical protection for Artemis II return
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (254+ words) Artemis II astronauts share they watched Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary before taking off Source: Canadian Space Agency What is a heat shield? NASA's critical protection for Artemis II return - NASA leaders have expressed "high confidence" in the Artemis II…...
Artemis II crew prepares for return home in splashdown
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (393+ words) KENNEDY SPACE CENTER " On Thursday, the Artemis II crew will start preparations and redesign the inside of the Orion capsule for their return home in a splashdown. For Day 9 of the 10-day mission, NASA's Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover,…...
Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (823+ words) The NASA Artemis II crew, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover, embrace inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the moon on…...