How the Artemis II crew made history
NASA is celebrating some record-breaking moments that occurred during the Artemis II mission to the moon. Les Johnson, a former chief technologist for NASA, explains.
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Artemis II crew completes lunar flyby
For 40 minutes, all communication dropped and the Artemis II astronauts could only speak with each other as they completed a flyby of the moon's far side. The crew is now headed back to Earth. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II crew views total solar eclipse
The Artemis II crew observed a total solar eclipse on Monday night while making its way back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins CBS News with his reaction.
Ex-astronaut Cady Coleman's Artemis II takeaways
The Artemis II crew is now on its way back to Earth after flying behind the moon. Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman joins CBS News with her thoughts.
Previewing final days of Artemis II mission
The four history-making Artemis II astronauts are now on their way back to Earth. Retired NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar joins CBS News to explain what the crew will be doing for the final few days of its mission before splashdown on Friday.
Artemis II travels around far side of moon
Artemis II on Monday broke the Apollo 13 mission's record for farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth as the crew looped around the far side of the moon. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronaut speaks after planned blackout
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission has made its way around the far side of the moon, witnessing parts of the moon that have never been seen before with the naked eye. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins with his reaction. Then, CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with analysis.
Artemis II crew regains contact with Earth
The Artemis II crew has regained contact with mission control after its roughly 40-minute planned blackout while looping around the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a special report.
NASA official: Different colors on moon's surface
The Artemis II crew reported different observations of the moon's appearance on Monday, including color variations. Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
Moon crater named after NASA commander's late wife
The Artemis II crew proposed new names for two lunar craters on Monday as they continued their spaceflight. One of the names was Carroll, after the late wife of commander Reid Wiseman. Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman joins CBS News with her reaction.
Artemis II crew loses contact with Earth
The Artemis II has entered its scheduled communications blackout as the crew loops around the far side of the moon. Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan joins CBS News to discuss.
Astronomer on new details about far side of moon
Astronauts aboard the Artemis II broke the record Monday for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with analysis.
Retired NASA astronaut on new Artemis II record
Artemis II set a new record for human space flight on Monday, flying farther away from Earth than any crewed vessel has in the past. Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Artemis II prepares to loop around moon
The Artemis II crew made history on Monday, breaking the record for traveling farther from Earth than any humans ever. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.
Daughter of astronauts on being in a space family
The Artemis II crew made history on Monday as they set the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth. Kristin Fisher, daughter of two former NASA astronauts and founder of Endless Void Studios, joins CBS News to discuss the milestone.
New photo shows Artemis crew's view of moon
A new photo shows the moon as the Orion capsule nears its gravitational field. CBS News' Peter King reports.
What to expect from Artemis II lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew is set to loop around the moon on Monday during its historic nine-day trip. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and Joe Rao, an associate astronomer at New York's Hayden Planetarium, join with more.
Where the Artemis II crew is on Day 5 of mission
Here's what to know about the record-breaking day expected from the Artemis II crew on its way to the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Kris Van Cleave report, and retired NASA astronaut Linda Godwin has more insight.
Where the Artemis II crew will be today
The Artemis II crew is about to make history in space. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News with more details.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
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.
Open: "Face the Nation," April 5, 2026
This week in "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Ed O'Keefe speaks with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Gen. Frank McKenzie about the Iran war. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins to discuss the Artemis II mission, plus a panel on this week's political news.
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.
Artemis II astronaut shares Easter message
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover spoke with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about Easter Sunday and what that means to him when looking at the Earth from space.
Artemis II crew speaks with CBS News on mission
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have passed the halfway point between the Earth and the moon. Mark Strassmann spoke with the astronauts about the accomplishment.
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