https://www.cbsnews.com/ Space From CBSNews.com Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:52:37 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-earth-photo-nasa-reid-wiseman/ The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:40:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/04/2e82e91a-4cf7-42ca-814c-14b18ee19b96/thumbnail/60x60/c915dd29a61fe6b8ef25fafc7339b901/ap26093499352707.jpg b650d84a-9a93-41ee-9874-f165418c2bed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moon-bound-artemis-ii-astronauts-enjoy-relaxed-day-space/ The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:33:38 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/03/495af665-1257-4020-ae28-ea54eec634ac/thumbnail/60x60/7812b4ffbed6b57809f4c6216f42992f/040326-earthview.jpg f5fb879c-389a-4be4-9b21-0b784e25782f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-astronauts-view-earth-space-were-all-one-people/ The Artemis II astronauts were over 100,000 miles away from Earth on Friday, almost halfway to the moon. One of the crew members said, "Humanity has once again shown what we are capable of." Mark Strassmann reports. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:29:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/03/0082fc71-065c-44bf-aaea-3bca3c8d43d1/thumbnail/60x60/9d99ed964d639a71ed866803c6a6afec/cbsn-fusion-artemis-ii-astronauts-view-earth-space-were-all-one-people-thumbnail.jpg 4814e2ed-9c99-4267-9eb4-ffd5671b8df8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-crew-speaks-about-their-journey-so-far-as-they-clear-earths-orbit/ NASA on Thursday gave the Artemis II crew the final go-ahead for the "trans-lunar injection," which is when the main engine fires and pushes the Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit and toward the moon. Overnight, the crew members spoke to the press from the spacecraft about their journey. Kris Van Cleave reports. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:12:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/03/ad9b6772-aeb5-4dac-a3f6-cab46f6e63cd/thumbnail/60x60/7842f228b2319b6dc0bc207116ad7f60/cbsn-fusion-artemis-ii-crew-speaks-about-their-journey-so-far-as-they-clear-earths-orbit-thumbnail.jpg b233cdfc-52e6-4f44-b359-42c759d8dcb4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-crew-clears-earth-orbit-heads-for-moon/ The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:27:18 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/bdd9704d-65d5-4f52-a864-b62824fb09b6/thumbnail/60x60/12fa1ac7608d030f4ac799c0dc22c137/040226-earthview.jpg 3a6f6bb8-7972-4a7f-a9be-ac9c8ac52ce4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-mission-control-will-communicate-with-astronauts-and-monitor-artemis-ii-flight/ For the rest of Artemis II's journey following its liftoff on Wednesday, the team at Mission Control in Houston will communicate with the astronauts, send commands and monitor the flight. Kris Van Cleave explains how it works. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:58:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/1e008d2c-caa4-483c-8ecf-232492b24d57/thumbnail/60x60/552437fcbfb4c98e7acfe1aa06638c65/cbsn-fusion-how-mission-control-will-communicate-with-astronauts-and-monitor-artemis-ii-flight-thumbnail.jpg ee0a1ff2-d9ac-4066-bb5b-952f9739fc6c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-look-at-artemis-ii-crews-crazy-first-day-and-what-to-expect-next/ The mission commander of Artemis II, Reid Wiseman, said it would be a "crazy first day" and "it's 24 hours of intense work" as the lunar mission gets underway. Mark Strassmann looks at the critical decisions being made and what's next. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:21:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/457187d4-39cf-4162-ab01-a93b3a86954b/thumbnail/60x60/44257e99ccb3342fed7695cce7b4351b/cbsn-fusion-a-look-at-artemis-ii-crews-crazy-first-day-and-what-to-expect-next-thumbnail.jpg 9055f46b-3743-44d9-9033-b72932713bfe https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-blasts-off-beginning-historic-moon-mission/ Four astronauts blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday to begin a historic space flight, which will loop around the far side of the moon. Artemis II is NASA's first crewed lunar mission since 1972. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has more. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:17:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/b1ac6af2-4ed7-4eb2-be81-814a3a082f7d/thumbnail/60x60/3defeb3ca55babc02b1a86c1d73781ac/cbsn-fusion-artemis-ii-blasts-off-beginning-historic-moon-mission-thumbnail.jpg 4bbb6b32-0855-4c4a-97ab-7af2867d6664 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/nasa-artemis-ii-launch/ NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:55:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/9c2fba2e-e375-4c64-90c1-257ca247db99/thumbnail/60x60/4adfec49524d787a3352b469290f845a/gettyimages-2268822830.jpg 5f2cfa1e-f204-44d9-a432-e60c2487ed07 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-first-day-in-space-moon-mission/ NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:57:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/37206315-6c6a-40f2-ab97-016c9d2d043d/thumbnail/60x60/dfd1eadb04dc43ed8836c7bd0fee3700/gettyimages-2268827051.jpg d90a5b98-db81-4a69-8fcc-57a5ed0cdc36 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/return-to-the-moon-driven-by-courage-and-curiosity/ "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what got us here as the Artemis II mission kicks off. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:37:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/abb685a3-3fd4-40f0-a354-4200d8d1f2ae/thumbnail/60x60/4b28ce55515ed50712c7cf7131346723/cbsn-fusion-return-to-the-moon-driven-by-courage-and-curiosity-thumbnail.jpg b8f04630-5139-43bd-bb97-e86ae76d3bfe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronauts-nasa-moon-mission-artemis-ii/ NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/63cb4466-a2d1-4982-b68e-b819cc013321/thumbnail/60x60/42db472edd4be683458d49dd1928dcf4/ap26091676828328.jpg b92acddf-57fb-4334-a8c5-eff8f2a6aa3b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/huge-crowds-gather-to-watch-artemis-ii-launch/ CBS News' Rob Marciano reports from Space View Park, where a huge crowd gathered to watch the Artemis II launch. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:19:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/5055770f-fd3f-42d2-bb0d-485530bcdbfd/thumbnail/60x60/13179404711e04a6b94b2bbe973f30ad/cbsn-fusion-huge-crowds-gather-to-watch-artemis-ii-launch-thumbnail.jpg 246d5a29-36ad-4f02-ae80-773ce27410ce https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-launches-sending-nasa-astronauts-on-historic-mission-around-the-moon/ Four astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, kicking off NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon. Tony Dokoupil, Mark Strassmann, Bill Harwood and Rob Marciano have more. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:17:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/c8ccedcb-7569-418a-939a-81e91a1ebb81/thumbnail/60x60/e81436ecf770ed608faaa75479c49897/cbsn-fusion-artemis-ii-launches-sending-nasa-astronauts-on-historic-mission-around-the-moon-thumbnail.jpg c3c49515-7c4e-42b8-aaca-1d929c802f3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/where-to-watch-artemis-ii-launch/ As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/31/24eacea5-db38-4159-a412-bffc89fa632b/thumbnail/60x60/2b487650c9980c3f1e4f484af8f62fa6/2026-03-31t193622z-613325693-rc2nfkace00f-rtrmadp-3-space-moon-artemis.jpg e329183c-f973-4ec7-b27a-c6502eb1ab9c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/countdown-to-historic-artemis-ii-launch/ NASA's Artemis II mission is expected to launch Wednesday evening, if weather permits. Over nine days, the crew of four is scheduled to loop around the moon's far side - going farther from Earth than anyone ever has - before returning. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the preparations. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:57:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/0166457d-92a1-468e-b3a5-5f232b1fa1e5/thumbnail/60x60/76dc6bc0299f9b383f60db5006a37cf9/cbsn-fusion-countdown-to-historic-artemis-ii-launch-thumbnail.jpg c1b19e5a-57cc-410b-957b-3a21c923ab1c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-artemis-ii-moon-launch-astronauts-flight-plan/ NASA launched four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/28/da112f8e-18cf-4d73-93f3-686df6deeaf2/thumbnail/60x60/c355278b68b039ad3c35a66fc5a93095/sls-moon.jpg 0f40bdf6-9acb-49e1-9142-7c1c1b787279 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-moonshot-final-hours-engineers-optimistic-wednesday-launch/ Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:52:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/31/e9cfd97c-b19c-44ae-b01b-78f2d889430e/thumbnail/60x60/f42d2579c5999561be2ef4fcae6e011f/033126-crew-rocket-pad.jpg 06e966e6-f0e4-4e57-9551-a36479009c6c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-astronaut-talks-risks-of-mission-as-crew-prepares-for-historic-launch/ The Artemis II mission could lift off as soon as Wednesday in a historic space flight around the moon. The crew of four has been training for nearly three years for the nine-day mission. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the risks and safety of space travel. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:53:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/31/74c4a8b9-fdde-4d47-9505-3d9790c7da71/thumbnail/60x60/b3749ba679769ae70194811f73e3b3e7/cbsn-fusion-artemis-astronaut-talks-risks-of-mission-as-crew-prepares-for-historic-launch-thumbnail.jpg 2b694bcc-90c2-434a-be9c-51344f3e0da4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/countdown-underway-artemis-ii-moon-mission/ Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:59:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/30/b23350e1-f154-412b-9d16-fb7eff3266ee/thumbnail/60x60/ba333146f310720de9e2b67168dd5c80/gettyimages-2269145310.jpg 6b5ef0d8-c127-48bf-bb71-335e513b068e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-artemis-rocket-launch-florida-weather/ The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:58:35 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/29/2bb54b22-e15a-4492-96e2-8553d8b29a9b/thumbnail/60x60/a2a7b4127ae83fdda74e24a606635a1e/artemis2-sunset-padview.jpg c1297bd5-23bc-47ab-acf8-d52bd4168b90 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nasa-hopes-to-launch-historic-artemis-ii-mission-around-the-moon-this-week/ NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:41:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/30/1bdcdc59-bfa2-468d-b0e8-69ff17d04829/thumbnail/60x60/98de2f3acd25cdec018f41f0ddf2aee9/cbsn-fusion-nasa-hopes-to-launch-historic-artemis-ii-mission-around-the-moon-this-week-thumbnail.jpg 176f6040-f116-48ca-baea-89d5b667a9f4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/artemis-ii-astronauts-prepare-for-wednesday-moon-launch/ The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:46:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/30/45664e83-7e25-46ad-b2e6-3a40ed5936ed/thumbnail/60x60/ae60d6b191a0f0c6743538e0f00fe4b7/cbsn-fusion-artemis-ii-astronauts-prepare-for-wednesday-moon-launch-thumbnail.jpg 10ef1509-a035-4e2e-801d-db8dc1b43793 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-would-success-mean-artemis-ii-flight/ The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:16:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/28/3c4e39a9-1b54-4afd-b91e-eeb7381ec980/thumbnail/60x60/932bf8ece15af1b0b713b6d38a0ab225/cbsn-fusion-what-would-success-mean-artemis-ii-flight-thumbnail.jpg 51237f76-9d2f-4a31-a8c6-3fd40a78a37f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-emergency-rescue-backup-support-nasa/ A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/19/e88c8b03-8aae-464b-8343-eabc5e42005e/thumbnail/60x60/70c2b0dfcff6d0bcc6af06d0400ec0ae/sls-rollout.jpg 2c46d929-bf39-4135-8143-bb6057cfae5e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/planning-for-worst-case-scenario-at-the-artemis-ii-launch/ While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:13:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/28/f2054628-160b-4a5d-ad81-51631ce948a5/thumbnail/60x60/11719789b3b0690b4c320b12bfe98179/cbsn-fusion-planning-for-worst-case-scenario-at-the-artemis-ii-launch-thumbnail.jpg 3c762bc9-0489-444e-b197-7df79df480b3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nasa-begins-final-countdown-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years/ NASA's Artemis II crew arrived in Florida on Friday, signaling final preparations are underway for the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:44:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/28/ab2ba4a7-3fdb-40ad-9997-3c4f3b493c93/thumbnail/60x60/8d9397dc90ed99378028ebc1420e3317/cbsn-fusion-nasa-begins-final-countdown-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years-thumbnail.jpg 600f9c15-79c0-4d59-a43d-40812b0ba1fc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artemis-ii-crew-arrive-florida-to-prepare-for-launch-to-the-moon/ The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:27:13 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/27/bf4d78a1-58eb-4436-8920-666d05bcab14/thumbnail/60x60/95cc7cd670d3274d7b0b0c1cda81beca/032726-crew-arrival2.jpg f9b0bc6f-4caf-4617-8321-c94e86a05ee6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/researchers-observe-comet-reverse-course-nasa/ The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:38:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/27/96ae2aba-4517-4c6c-ae86-6f654b585305/thumbnail/60x60/c39e3147738c6fb74ff58cd0dff614bc/stsci-01kkh8zmjnedz0vg0tn1hs3vqq.jpg 6f7a199d-c441-4fb0-b9c7-42e9a9a67dfc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inside-artemis-ii-astronauts-training-flight-around-moon/ For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the moon. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:23:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/29/34070bd0-407a-4802-b3c8-058a9bc4cbc3/thumbnail/60x60/fc0f60a2268998ed14cefcdd10b0ee51/screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10-03-24-pm.png 5b861451-a7eb-4399-92b8-55f9b3946e0e