Lunar Orbit
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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)White House Releases Memo Outlining U.S. Plans for Lunar Nuclear Reactors by 2030
The Trump administration issued a six-page memo outlining plans for a nuclear reactor on the Moon’s surface by 2030. The document, released by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, details deployments in lunar orbit by 2028 and emphasizes nuclear energy for U.S…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Artemis II Crew Returns from Moon Mission and Receives Uncrustables Offer from Smucker's
The Artemis II crew splashed down after completing a historic lunar orbit mission. Footage captured the astronauts struggling to walk upon readjusting to Earth's gravity. Smucker's offered the crew a lifetime supply of Uncrustables in response to their request.
satellitetoday.comNASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Orbit; Future Landings Face Delays
NASA's Artemis II mission launched four astronauts on a lunar orbit flight and returned them safely to Earth. The mission used the Orion spacecraft, which performed as planned. Upcoming Artemis missions, including the first crewed lunar landing, are delayed due to challenges with…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Nature Podcast Features Reporter's Account of Artemis II Mission at NASA Center
The latest Nature Podcast includes space reporter Alexandra Witze discussing her experience at NASA's scientific nerve center during the Artemis II Moon fly-by. The episode covers the historic mission's preparations and atmosphere. It provides insights into NASA's operations for…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Artemis II Mission Provides New Views of Moon's Far Side and Earth System
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar orbit in over 50 years, captured images revealing the moon's far side in earth tones and previously unseen craters. The mission's orbit allowed views beyond those of Apollo missions, including a distant Earth crescent against the…
satellitetoday.comArtemis II Mission Crew Completes Lunar Orbit and Prepares for Pacific Splashdown
The Artemis II crew has finished its mission around the Moon and is returning to Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft. The spacecraft is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego on April 10. The US Navy's USS John P. Murtha will recover the crew and provide medical treatm…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA's Artemis II Mission Prepares for First Crewed Lunar Orbit in Over 50 Years
NASA's Artemis II mission, set for later this year, will mark the first crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission includes a diverse crew led by commander Reid Wiseman, with pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)US Navy Prepares to Recover Artemis II Astronauts After Moon Mission
The Artemis II mission crew completed a lunar orbit and is scheduled to return via the Orion spacecraft splashing down off San Diego on April 10. The US Navy's USS John P. Murtha will assist in the recovery process. Mission pilot Victor Glover stated the crew is eager to share th…
NewsweekNASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Orbit with Plush Moon Mascot and Crew Milestones
NASA's Artemis II mission, featuring four astronauts and a plush moon mascot named Rise, has successfully orbited the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar journey since 1972. The crew conducted tests of the Orion spacecraft's systems during the 10-day flight. Additional events in…
NprArtemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Lunar Mission; VP Vance to Lead US Delegation in Iran Peace Talks
The Artemis II mission crew is scheduled to return to Earth today following a successful lunar orbit. Vice President Vance will lead the US team in peace negotiations with Iran in Islamabad this weekend. The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormu…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA's Artemis II Mission Crew Completes Lunar Orbit and Returns to Earth
The Artemis II mission crew has completed a journey around the far side of the Moon and is heading back to Earth. The four astronauts captured photos of the lunar surface and Earth, which NASA released publicly. The mission marks NASA's first crewed lunar flight since Apollo.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby, Releases Images and Breaks Distance Record
The Artemis II mission crew traveled farther from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, reaching 248,655 miles during a lunar flyby. NASA released photos of Earth setting behind the Moon and the Moon eclipsing the Sun, captured from lunar orbit. The four astronauts, includin…
satellitetoday.comNASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby with Record Distance and New Images
The Artemis II mission crew traveled farther from Earth than any previous human mission, surpassing the Apollo 13 record. They captured images of the Moon's far side, Earth setting behind the Moon, and a solar eclipse from lunar orbit. The four astronauts are now returning to Ear…
app.buzzsumo.comArtemis II Astronauts Describe Overview Effect Amid Global Conflicts
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have expressed a sense of unity and planetary fragility from their lunar orbit. The mission coincides with ongoing international news events, including conflicts in the Middle East. The overview effect refers to cognitive shifts experienced…
Zoltan Kluger / Wikimedia (Public domain)Royal Canadian Astronomical Society of Windsor Hosts Event Tied to Artemis II Mission
The Royal Canadian Astronomical Society of Windsor is organizing a public event on Tuesday evening to discuss celestial bodies. The event coincides with the Artemis II mission, a NASA-led crewed lunar orbit flight planned for September 2025. Organizers aim to connect the mission…
app.buzzsumo.comNASA's Artemis II Mission Returns Crew as Lunar Research Advances
NASA's Artemis II crew is returning to Earth after completing the mission's objectives. The flight tested the Orion spacecraft's systems in lunar orbit. Astronomer Jack Burns discussed potential implications for future lunar research.
app.buzzsumo.comNASA's Artemis II Mission Crew Returns from Lunar Orbit with New Images and Records
The Artemis II mission crew completed a lunar flyby, capturing images of Earth setting behind the Moon and a solar eclipse from Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts, including three Americans and one Canadian, broke distance records set by Apollo 13. NASA released the photos as…
nasa.govNASA's Artemis II Mission Captures First Human Photo of Earth from Moon's Far Side During Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew obtained the first photograph of Earth from the moon's far side on April 6, 2024, during a flyby in the Orion spacecraft. The image, dubbed 'Earthset' by NASA, shows Earth setting behind the lunar horizon. The mission, launched on April 1, demonstrates crewed…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA Releases Photos of Earthset and Solar Eclipse from Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA released images captured by the Artemis II crew showing Earth setting behind the Moon and a solar eclipse viewed from lunar orbit. The mission, involving three American and one Canadian astronaut, completed a flyby of the Moon on April 6, 2025. The photos evoke the iconic Ea…
WiredNASA's Artemis II Mission Captures Detailed Images of Moon's Far Side and Solar Eclipse
The Artemis II crew completed a lunar flyby on April 6, 2024, photographing the moon's far side, Earthrise, and a solar eclipse from 6,000 to 7,000 kilometers away. The mission, launched on April 1, demonstrates crewed lunar orbit capabilities and supports future landings. The Or…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA Releases Photos of Earthset and Solar Eclipse from Artemis II Lunar Flyby Mission
NASA released images on April 8, 2025, captured by the Artemis II crew showing Earth setting behind the Moon and a solar eclipse viewed from lunar orbit. The mission, involving three American and one Canadian astronaut, completed a flyby of the Moon's far side on April 7. The cre…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Artemis II Mission Highlights Role of Publicly Funded Science Amid Research Funding Challenges
The Artemis II mission, a NASA-led crewed lunar orbit flight, has drawn public attention to the benefits of government-supported scientific research. Opinion contributor Lisa M. Jarvis noted the mission's demonstration of publicly funded science's value. This comes as research fu…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Successful Splashdown in Pacific Ocean
NASA's Artemis II mission, featuring four astronauts, concluded with the Orion spacecraft's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, completed a lunar flyby and set a new distance record. The mission marks…
France 24NASA's Artemis II Mission Begins Final Lunar Flyby After 50 Years
The Artemis II mission commenced its lunar flyby on Monday, marking the first crewed lunar orbit by NASA since Apollo 8 in 1968. The four astronauts will conduct visual observations of lunar sites as part of a 10-objective plan. Netflix and NASA are providing live coverage starti…