UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972

NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.

• May 8

Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"

The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.

• May 1

Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"

The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.

• Apr 16

Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot

The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.

• Apr 11

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

How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II

The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.

• Apr 10

As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield

Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.

• Apr 10

NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs

The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.

• Apr 10

NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth

With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.

• Apr 9

Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space

The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.

• Apr 7

Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon

The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.

• Apr 7

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

Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience

Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.

• Apr 5

Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

• Apr 3

NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II

The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.

• Apr 3

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