Astronauts involved in the Artemis II mission have shared their experiences, including one describing an Orion maneuver as feeling like 'hitting Earth,' as the mission prepares for its moon shot and includes a Canadian astronaut whose seat was traded for a robot arm.

The Artemis II crew has passed the halfway point to the Moon, sending back images of Earth and continuing their journey, with many reflecting on the mission's successful launch and its significance for humanity's future in space.

The Artemis II mission continues its journey to the Moon, with astronauts now past the halfway point and sending back early images of Earth. The mission has also released its first extraordinary photos of Earth, faced a social media uproar over an astronaut's PIN incident, and revealed details about iPhones being used on board.