Reading up on Artemis II
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- Artemis II safely splashes down
Artemis II safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, returning four astronauts from a lunar flyby mission.
- Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first crewed moon mission since Apollo.
- Artemis II's toilet is a moon mission milestone
NASA's Artemis II mission introduces an improved space toilet with a door and enhanced dual-waste handling, marking a practical milestone for lunar travel.
- Lunar Flyby | Hacker News
Artemis II astronauts captured stunning flyby images of the Moon's far side and an in-space solar eclipse, released April 2026.
- See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission - The New York Times
NASA's Artemis II astronauts completed a 10-day lunar flyby mission, marking a significant milestone in returning humans to the moon.
- Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race - The New York Times
The successful Artemis II splashdown positions NASA for a leading role in the renewed global race to return humans to the Moon.
- NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1 - The New York Times
NASA confirmed the Artemis II moon mission is on track for an April 1 launch, marking the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years after delays.
- How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch - The New York Times
The first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, Artemis II, launches soon; the article lists public viewing locations near Kennedy Space Center.
- The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolled to the launch pad, targeting a February launch pending a successful wet dress rehearsal and heat shield review.
- Artemis II Moon Mission: NASA Completes Giant Rocket’s Slow Ride to Launchpad - The New York Times
NASA moved the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule to the launchpad for the Artemis II crewed moon mission, targeting a Feb. 6 launch.