What scientists can learn from SpaceX moon crash

The explosion involved a four-ton piece of the SpaceX rocket stage slamming into the lunar surface at 5,400 milers per hour.

• Aug 5
• 2:11

NASA introduces the four astronauts chosen for the Artemis III mission

The Artemis III mission will stay closer to home than the Artemis II mission, intending to orbit Earth inside the Orion spacecraft by 2027.

• Jun 9
• 2:11

5-year-old aspiring astronaut "obsessed with space" will meet Artemis II crew on Friday

5-year-old aspiring astronaut Jack has "a lot of questions" for the crew of Artemis II at a town hall on Friday.

• Apr 30
• 2:41

'Spacewoman' - NASA's Eileen Collins on her new documentary

The first woman to pilot the NASA space shuttle, Eileen Collins discusses her new documentary "Spacewoman." There will be a screening of the film in Arlington.

• Apr 22
• 6:49

NASA's Artemis II crew reflect on their historic journey around the moon

The four astronauts said that they left Earth as friends, but came back as "best friends."

• Apr 16
• 1:50

What's Artemis II mission mean for space travel? MIT professor explains.

What's next for NASA after Artemis II returned from a trip around the moon? A professor from MIT explains.

• Apr 10

After Artemis II mission, what's next for space exploration?

An MIT professor explains the importance of the Artemis II mission.

• Apr 10
• 2:28

Artemis II splashes down off California coast after historic moon mission

All crew members of the Artemis II returned safely to Earth after traveling to the moon.

• Apr 10
• 3:39

Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.

• Apr 10

9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon

The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.

• Apr 10

Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished"

Worcester professor Nikolas Gatsonis said that the Artemis II mission is "complex" and sets NASA up for Artemis III.

• Apr 10
• 2:47

The risks Artemis II faces while re-entering Earth's atmosphere

Artemis II is expected to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean just after 8 p.m. on Friday.

• Apr 10
• 2:24

Here's how Artemis II astronauts are helping scientists learn more about our health on Earth

The astronauts are taking part in various studies to help scientists gather more information about how exposure to outer space impacts humans.

• Apr 9
• 1:53

Artemis II is on its way back to Earth after historic mission

NASA released the first photos of the far side of the moon, taken by the Artemis II astronauts.

• Apr 7
• 2:04

Artemis II Mission heads back to Earth after historic loop around moon

The Artemis astronauts have now traveled farther into space than any other human. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

• Apr 7
• 2:21

Brown University professor who worked on Apollo missions praises Artemis II

Jim Head helped train Apollo astronauts and select lunar landing sites for the missions.

• Apr 6

Brown University professor who worked on Apollo missions hopes Artemis inspires next generation

Jim Head, a professor at Brown University, helped train Apollo astronauts and select lunar landing sites for the missions. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

• Apr 6
• 2:19

Artemis II will lose contact with NASA as they travel to far side of moon

In their mission around the moon,  Artemis II will temporarily lose contact with NASA when they reach the far side of the moon.

• Apr 6
• 2:36

Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.

• Apr 6

Artemis II halfway to the moon as toilet problems persist

Artemis II is officially halfway to the moon as NASA attempts to troubleshoot ongoing toilet problems.

• Apr 4
• 0:28

NASA releases pictures of Earth taken by Artemis II crew

NASA released some of the first images taken by the Artemis II crew of Earth.

• Apr 3
• 0:18

Artemis II astronauts wearing spacesuits made in Worcester

The Artemis II astronauts are wearing spacesuits custom-made for them by a Worcester, Massachusetts company.

• Apr 3

Artemis II crew say they forgot "how beautiful it is to look down on Earth"

The Artemis II crew said they had forgotten "how beautiful it is to look down on Earth."

• Apr 2
• 1:29

Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.

• Apr 2

Spacesuits for historic Artemis II mission were custom-made in Worcester

Worcester-based manufacturing company, David Clark, created the specialized spacesuits, which act as a backup life support system for the astronauts.

• Apr 1
• 1:01

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