Artemis II splashdown: NASA astronauts back on Earth after historic moon flyby
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
Artemis II live tracker, day 9: Crew prepares Orion spacecraft for return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
Artemis II live tracker, day 8: Crew makes trek back to Earth
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
Artemis II live tracker, day 6: Track NASA's moon mission
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13 record, now farthest distance in space from Earth in history
The Artemis II crew has now traveled farther from Earth than any other human ever on its way to the moon.
The Artemis II crew has now traveled farther from Earth than any other human ever on its way to the moon.
Artemis II live tracker: Follow NASA's mission to the moon
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.
Artemis II live tracker: How far is Orion spacecraft from the moon?
Artemis II and its crew are continuing to make their way towards the moon's orbit in the Orion spacecraft.
Artemis II and its crew are continuing to make their way towards the moon's orbit in the Orion spacecraft.
Artemis II live tracker, updates: Orion toilet fixed; journey to moon continues
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
Artemis II's historic launch to moon: Full Coverage
Artemis II launches with four astronauts on board. Wednesday marked the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.
Artemis II launches with four astronauts on board. Wednesday marked the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.
Victor Glover to be 1st Black astronaut around moon
Artemis II's Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut around the moon.
Artemis II's Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut around the moon.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II launches with 4 astronauts on board
The Artemis II moon mission launched with four astronauts on board.
The Artemis II moon mission launched with four astronauts on board.
Artemis II mission patch: What it means, and how it honors ‘All’
NASA astronauts design mission patches to tell the story of each shuttle mission, a tradition dating back to the 1960s. Here’s what’s behind the Artemis II emblem.
NASA astronauts design mission patches to tell the story of each shuttle mission, a tradition dating back to the 1960s. Here’s what’s behind the Artemis II emblem.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
LaGuardia latest: 2 dead, 40+ injured after Air Canada jet collision
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.


















