Space & Physics

The first images from NASA’s Artemis II mission’s lunar flyby were worth the wait

Artemis II’s astronauts got the opportunity to re-create an iconic 1968 photograph on either side of their journey around the moon, showing Earth as beautiful—and precious—as ever

Artemis II’s sixth day was a whirlwind of science and awe, with the mission’s astronauts glimpsing parts of the moon never before seen by any human—and talking to the U.S. president

If NASA’s ambitious lunar exploration plans succeed, scientists will cover the moon with sensors—and find answers to several long-standing questions about the inner solar system

An elegant mix of math and gravity powers the Artemis II “free return” trajectory from Earth to the moon and back

On Monday night, the U.S. president called the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft to congratulate them on their moon mission

From the perspective of the Orion capsule, the moon will fully block the sun’s disk for nearly an hour

The space exploration milestone came during a 40-minute period during which the Artemis II astronauts were unable to communicate with Earth

The four astronauts onboard NASA’s moon mission just broke the record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human

On Monday, the four astronauts of Artemis II observed the far side of the moon, setting distance records and experiencing a solar eclipse

The fifth day in space for Artemis II saw space suit tests, an Easter egg hunt and final preparations for an imminent close encounter with the moon

Day four of the Artemis II mission to the moon saw the crew start to prepare in earnest for their lunar flyby and experience yet more toilet troubles