Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift

The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.

• May 1

Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown

The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

• May 1

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

Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit

The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.

• Apr 19

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

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

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 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 8

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

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

Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the 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.

• Apr 2

Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission

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.

• Apr 1

Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches

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.

• Mar 28

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