PHOTO GALLERIES

Astronauts who almost never made it back home

By Disita Sikdar . May 9, 2026

From Apollo crises to deadly spacewalks, explore the terrifying moments astronauts nearly never made it back home alive.

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Iconic space photos captured by astronauts and the incredible stories behind them

By Disita Sikdar . May 8, 2026

Explore iconic space photos captured by legendary astronauts and learn about the incredible stories behind each one of them.

Rare Artemis II photos reveal the Moon’s stunning hidden far side like never before

NASA’s Artemis II captures breathtaking new images of the Moon’s hidden far side, revealing rarely seen craters and landscapes.

By Disita Sikdar . May 7, 2026

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These Nebula images from 2026 will change how you see space forever

These Nebula images from 2026 reveal stunning cosmic detail, reshaping how we see space and offering a deeper, more breathtaking view of the universe.

By Disita Sikdar . May 6, 2026

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Artemis II astronauts visit Nasdaq Marketside, ring the closing bell

The four Artemis II astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—celebrated breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled in space by humans by ringing the closing bell at Nasdaq on April 30, 2026, in the presence of Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena T. Friedman.

By Saubhagya Mukherjee . May 5, 2026

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NASA releases mind-boggling images of the Moon from Artemis II mission

Surreal images of the Moon captured during Artemis II mission has been released by NASA

By Disita Sikdar . May 4, 2026

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SpaceX Crew-13 seen training for the first time post NASA announcement

The upcoming batch of humans to go to space with SpaceX Commercial Crew-13, who will later form part of Expedition 75 aboard the Space Station, train at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California. NASA’s Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Space Agency’s Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov will form part of the crew. Only Commander Watkins has been in space before.

By Pranjal Pranit . May 1, 2026

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President Trump welcomes the Artemis II crew to the White House after their historic Moon mission

By Pranjal Pranit . Apr 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and the Artemis II crew in the Oval Office of the White House on April 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The crew consisted of Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.

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Hubble Space Telescope turns 36: Top 5 images from the past year

By Shivangi Mukherjee . Apr 28, 2026

Marking 36 years of the Hubble Space Telescope, this gallery brings together five of its most striking images from the past year—capturing everything from star-forming nebulae to distant galaxies. Beyond their visual impact, these images reflect Hubble’s continued role in uncovering how the universe evolves, offering audiences a rare blend of beauty, discovery, and perspective from one of astronomy’s most enduring observatories.

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.

By Pranjal Pranit . Apr 24, 2026

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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.

By Shivangi Mukherjee . Apr 24, 2026

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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.

By Pranjal Pranit . Apr 22, 2026

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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.

By Disita Sikdar . Apr 22, 2026

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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.

By Pranjal Pranit . Apr 21, 2026

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Emotional Artemis II homecoming: Crew welcomed with tears and hugs

By Disita Sikdar . Apr 20, 2026

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

By Disita Sikdar . Apr 17, 2026

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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