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Jordan becomes 63rd Artemis Accords signatory
NASA and the US Department of State and seven other initial signatory nations established the Artemis Accords in 2020. With many countries and private companies conducting missions and operations around the Moon, the Artemis Accords provide a common set of principles to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space.
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The women driving Artemis II, on the ground and beyond
Artemis II isn’t just about returning to deep space—it’s also reflecting a shift on Earth. Images showing women leading across mission roles have struck a chord online, with many calling them inspiring and long overdue at NASA.
Artemis II in photos: Humanity’s historic mission around the Moon and back
NASA's Artemis II mission returned humans to the Moon for the first time in over five decades. Thanks to the photographs captured by the crew, people across the globe can now view pictures of the lunar far side, the Earth in its entirety, and a rare solar eclipse.
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Breathtaking views of Earth captured from space during Artemis II
Artemis II crew reveals striking Earth views from space, capturing the planet’s beauty during their journey toward the Moon and back.
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Latvia becomes the 62nd country to join US-led Artemis Accords
Representatives from the Republic of Latvia, including Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde, agreed to join the Artemis Accords. These are a set of governing principles that outline an ideal of cooperative nature of space exploration for all member nations. The event, making the European nation the 62nd signatory, was held on April 20, 2026 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Emotional Artemis II homecoming: Crew welcomed with tears and hugs
Artemis II crew's homecoming moments as they return to teary smiles and long-awaited hugs.
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Best moments captured by the Artemis II crew during their 10-day Moon mission
Together with the Orion spacecraft, the Artemis II crew captured stunning views of Earth and the Moon from the depths of space.
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