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Morocco joins Artemis Accords to expand role in space cooperation

Morocco has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to endorse the international framework governing responsible space exploration. The announcement was made in Rabat during a joint appearance by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The......

Artemis II crew reflects on iconic ‘Earthset’ photo after return

Six days after capturing a crescent view of Earth slipping behind the Moon, the crew of Artemis II has returned to Earth as their image, known as “Earthset,” gains global attention and comparisons to the historic “Earthrise” photograph from Apollo 8 in 1968. The photograph was......

Artemis Astronauts return safely to earth after historic lunar test mission

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission—three Americans and one Canadian—have safely returned to Earth after completing a historic test flight around the Moon, marking a major milestone in the renewed era of lunar exploration. The crew, including Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina......

Artemis II crew faces toilet issues during return from lunar flyby

The NASA Artemis II mission encountered repeated malfunctions in its onboard toilet system as the crew returns from a historic lunar flyby, highlighting ongoing technical challenges aboard the Orion spacecraft. The issues began shortly after launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, when astronauts......

Artemis II crew witnesses solar eclipse after breaking distance record

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a total solar eclipse Monday evening as their Orion spacecraft rounded the far side of the Moon, capping a day of historic milestones on the first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century. The eclipse, visible only from the......

Artemis II crew flies past the Moon, set to break Apollo 13 distance record

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are swinging around the Moon on Monday in humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than 53 years, with the crew on course to shatter a distance record that has stood since 1970. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist......

Artemis II pilot delivers Easter message from deep space, calling humanity one people

As the Orion spacecraft sped toward the Moon on Saturday, Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivered an unscripted Easter message that quickly resonated with millions on Earth. Speaking to CBS News on April 4, Glover shared his reflections on the view from deep space and urged humanity to recognize its......

Artemis II crew begins historic lunar flyby, breaking distance records set in 1972

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft are set to loop around the Moon on Monday, completing a five-day outbound journey and marking the first time humans have traveled to the lunar vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972. The Artemis II crew, comprising Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover,......

Artemis II moonshot and a sci-fi blockbuster put space back in the spotlight

The release of a hit science fiction film and NASA's first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century have created a rare moment of shared public enthusiasm for space exploration. Project Hail Mary, the science fiction adventure starring Ryan Gosling, has dominated the North American box office......