The Moon at 7,000 Kilometers — What Artemis II Actually Saw
Image: NASA At 7:00 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, the Moon was not above the crew of Artemis II. It was beside them, beneath...
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Four People Just Broke the Apollo Distance Record Today
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's distance record and captures a solar eclipse from lunar orbit. Every milestone from the April 2026 mission.
These Are the First Human Photos of the Far Side of the Moon
The first photographs taken by human hands from the far side of the Moon. Artemis II crew shares what no camera has captured before.
The Next Humans on the Moon Will Go Where No One Has Gone
Three missions from three programs converge on the lunar south pole in 2026, chasing water ice that could fuel humanity's expansion into space.
Four People Just Left Earth Orbit for the First Time in 53 Years
Four astronauts are farther from Earth than any human since 1972. What Artemis II means for lunar exploration, and what comes next.
Today, Humans Get Closer to the Moon Than Anyone Since 1972
Orion flies 4,066 miles above the lunar surface — the closest human approach to the Moon since 1972. A 56-year distance record falls on April...
Right Now, Four Humans Are Farther From Earth Than Anyone in 53 Years
Artemis II is not a preview — it is happening now. Four people are beyond Earth orbit for the first time since Apollo 17.