Artemis II Crew Recovered After Textbook Splashdown
The Artemis II crew has been successfully recovered following a textbook splashdown, according to NASA.
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Artemis II Astronauts Journey Back to Earth After Moon Mission
Artemis II astronauts have begun their journey back to Earth following a successful lunar mission, marking a significant milestone in NASA’s Artemis program.
Artemis II Crew Honors Reid Wiseman’s Wife with Moon Crater Naming
The Artemis II crew has decided to name a moon crater after the late wife of astronaut Reid Wiseman, a decision made during their return to Earth following a successful mission.
Artemis II Crew Sets New Record with Moon Mission Splashdown
The Artemis II crew will end their record-setting mission with a Pacific Ocean splashdown on Friday night, marking the first human return to lunar orbit since the Apollo era, according to The Guardian.
Artemis Crew to Splash Down on Earth with New Protocols
The Artemis II crew will return to Earth with specialized gear and procedures to adapt to gravity, according to BBC and Korean media.
Artemis II Mission Breaks Distance Record with Astronauts
The Artemis II mission has set a new record by taking astronauts farther from Earth than ever before, successfully completing a maneuver on the far side of the Moon.
Chimpanzee Civil War: 24 Coordinated Attacks Recorded
Wild chimpanzees in Uganda have waged what may be the first observed 'civil war' in the animal kingdom, with 24 sustained attacks between two groups, according to a new study published in Science.
Dodo Revival Project Aims to Bring Extinct Bird Back to Life
A global effort to revive the dodo, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius, is gaining momentum with new research and technological advancements, according to a report from MIT Technology Review.
Artemis II Shows Moon Landings Are Viable Again, With 14-Day Mission
The Artemis II crew has completed a 14-day mission around the moon, marking the first time humans have seen parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye, according to CBS News.
NASA Captures Earthset and Solar Eclipse During Moon Fly-by
NASA has released the first images taken by Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon, including an Earthset and a solar eclipse, according to the BBC.
Artemis II Astronauts Break Record for Farthest Human Travel from Earth
Artemis II astronauts have set a new record for the farthest human travel from Earth, surpassing the distance reached by Apollo 13 in 1970, according to Al Jazeera.
Artemis II Astronauts Lose Contact for 4 Hours
Artemis II astronauts lost contact with mission control for four hours during their lunar orbit, according to NASA. The incident occurred as the crew reached a record distance of 248,655 miles from Earth.
NASA Artemis Astronauts Begin Moon Mission, 10-Day Journey Officially Underway
NASA's Artemis II mission, carrying four astronauts, officially left Earth orbit on April 1, embarking on a 10-day journey around the Moon.
Young Gray Whale Dies After Swimming 20 Miles Up River in Washington
A young gray whale has been found dead after swimming 20 miles inland up a river in Washington state, according to a local scientific research group, which pointed to hunger as a possible cause.
Artemis II Astronauts Set to Break Moon-Earth Distance Record by 5,000 Miles
Artemis II astronauts are on course to set a new distance record on Monday when they fly by the moon without stopping there – and then swing around for planet Earth, according to The Guardian.