Artemis II crew share first words from space

The team completes a critical engine burn that will propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon.

An inspiring new race to the Moon

Artemis II is reawakening interest in science and the thrill of human exploration

‘I’d introduce aliens to shito sauce.’ Items our panel would take into space

Artemis II’s astronauts packed their wedding rings, notebooks and a supply of maple syrup. Here’s what our writers would fly to the moon Continue reading...

By Maggie Aderin, Sheila Hancock, Michael Akadiri, Michael Rosen, Athena Kugblenu and Nels Abbey

Pam Bondi is out at DOJ. And, NASA's Artemis II has left Earth's orbit

President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA's Artemis II has left Earth's orbit and is heading toward the moon.

By Brittney Melton

Artemis II mission fires up engines in next step of moon mission

The Orion capsule has successfully propelled itself out of Earth’s orbit on its mission to the moon.

China watching ‘like a hawk’ as US Artemis 2 crew fixes toilet on moon trip

China would be closely watching the US Artemis 2 lunar fly-by mission, which has already encountered challenges, including a malfunctioning toilet soon after launch, an expert said. As China gears up to bring astronauts to the moon, the first human return to lunar orbit since the Apollo era over 50 years ago could offer Beijing valuable technical insights. Quentin Parker, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Hong Kong, described China as watching the Artemis 2 mission “like a...

By Victoria Bela

Orion spacecraft completes decisive maneuver: ‘The Artemis II crew is officially on the way to the Moon’

The four astronauts of the first manned lunar flight in 54 years receive the final push of their historic journey, which will take them around Earth’s satellite and back again like a boomerang

By Francisco Doménech

Watch: How Moon's gravity will help Artemis II return to Earth

NASA's Artemis II mission achieved a pivotal moment with the Orion spacecraft's main engine ignition, propelling astronauts towards the Moon. This crucial six-minute burn, generating immense thrust, set a 'free return trajectory' and marked humanity's return to deep space since 1972.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Artemis II Day 2: Crew begins journey to the Moon after key engine burn

Artemis II: Nasa spacecraft fires engines to leave Earth’s orbit in first manned moon mission in five decades

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit.

'It feels great up here': Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon

The astronauts are now on a “free-return” trajectory, which uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot around it before heading back towards Earth without propulsion.

Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit, set course for the moon

Shuttle-era Orbital Manoeuvring System engine burns for 6 minutes as craft passes through lowest point of orbit

By Anadolu Agency

Artemis II astronauts head toward moon, ‘glued to window’

Four Artemis astronauts were zooming towards the moon late Thursday after a major engine firing, a milestone that commits NASA to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a c...

Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey - Geo News

Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey  Geo News

Artemis II leaves Earth’s orbit on track for far side of the Moon

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have now left the Earth's orbit, after their Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for a final push towards the Moon.

By Emmanuel Tetteh