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Artemis II Crew Lands Safely After 10-Day Mission

Lt. Commander describes emotional reunion between astronauts and Navy divers

Artemis 2 Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Moon Mission

NASA and Canadian astronauts complete 10-day journey around the moon.

Artemis II Astronauts Eager for Future Moon Landings

NASA crew reflects on successful mission and looks ahead to putting boots on lunar surface

Artemis II Astronauts Return to Cheers After Historic Lunar Flyby

NASA's record-breaking mission to the moon and back captivates the world with dramatic splashdown and reunion.

NASA Artemis II Crew Completes Successful Moon Flyby

Orion spacecraft lands safely in Pacific Ocean after 10-day lunar mission

Bay Area Scientists Instrumental to Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View played a key role in the historic crewed Artemis II flight around the Moon.

Artemis II Astronauts Greeted After Splashdown

Recovery team opens hatch of Integrity capsule in Pacific Ocean

Astronaut Reunited with Dog After Moon Mission

NASA's Christina Koch embraces her rescue dog Sadie after returning from Artemis II's historic lunar orbit.

Artemis II Astronaut Reunites with Dog After Historic Moon Mission

Christina Koch shares emotional video of her homecoming after 10-day lunar flight around the far side of the moon.

Artemis II Astronauts Return Home After Historic Moon Journey

NASA's Artemis II mission completes critical test flight for Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.

Breathtaking Photos of Earth from Apollo 8 and Artemis II

The iconic 'Earthrise' and 'Earthset' images captured decades apart showcase the evolution of space exploration.

NASA Astronauts Evacuated from Space Station After Medical Emergency

Portable ultrasound device proved crucial, but incident raises questions about medical care in space

Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on Historic Moon Mission in First Briefing

Crew members share profound personal experiences from record-breaking lunar flyby

Artemis II Crew Safely Returns to Earth After Lunar Mission

The next steps in the Artemis program will test lunar landers and pave the way for a return to the Moon's surface.

NASA's Artemis Test Director Prepares for Crewed Missions

Dan Florez leads a team of 20 engineers ensuring seamless integration of systems for the Artemis II mission

USS John Murtha delivers Artemis II capsule to San Diego in joyous moment for Navy, NASA

The historic splashdown and recovery of the Artemis II crew marks the first ocean landing of American astronauts in over 50 years.

Orion Spacecraft Displayed on USS John P. Murtha After Artemis II Moon Mission

The capsule and crew arrived at Naval Base San Diego following a 10-day journey around the moon.

Artemis II Astronauts Struggle to Walk After Historic Moon Mission

NASA crew returns to Earth after 10-day lunar orbit, setting new distance record for human spaceflight

Artemis II Crew Completes Fastest Return to Earth, Faces Heat Shield Scrutiny

The Artemis II crew's historic return to Earth at record-breaking speeds tests the limits of spacecraft engineering and the resilience of the human spirit.

Artemis II Crew Completes Fastest Return to Earth, Faces Heat Shield Scrutiny

NASA confident despite concerns over partially cracked heat shield from previous mission