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During Artemis II call, President Trump reveals he once considered shutting down NASA
During his call with the Artemis II crew on April 6, President Donald Trump reflected on an early decision from his first term, saying he had to choose whether to "revive" NASA or "close it down." He noted that he had little hesitation in opting to strengthen the agency. On the same call, Trump also raved about Space Force, calling the initiative his "baby."
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After lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse seen only from space
During the eclipse, the Artemis II crew was able to see stars and planets appearing behind the Moon. The mission successfully completed its lunar flyby on April 6, 2026.
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Live from space: Orion, the Moon and Earth in one frame
In this recording from NASA Artemis II Live Mission Coverage, you get to have a live look at Orion, the Moon and Earth in one single frame.
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Artemis II crew witnesses ‘Earthrise’ as communications are restored after lunar flyby
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Artemis II astronauts cry and hug as they name Moon crater after Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll
On April 6, Canadian astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen told Mission Control that the crew wanted to suggest names for two craters. He first proposed naming one crater after their Orion capsule, which carries the name 'Integrity.' Then, he singled out a heartfelt note to honor Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020 at age 46. During the tribute, Hansen's voice broke as he spelled Carroll's name. Wiseman and Christina Koch were also seen wiping away tears. The crew then came together for an emotional hug as Mission Control radioed confirmation on their suggestions.
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Artemis II crew proposes naming Moon craters after Reid Wiseman’s late wife and 'Integrity' capsule
After making history on April 6 as the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth, the Artemis II crew captured hearts again by proposing two Moon craters be named in honor of Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll, and their capsule, Integrity. "We lost a loved one. Her name was Carroll, the spouse of Reid, the mother of Katie and Ellie. It's a bright spot on the Moon and we would like to call it Carroll. And you spell that C-A-R-R-O-L-L," Jeremy Hansen told Mission Control in Houston, sharing the heartfelt suggestion on behalf of the crew.
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252,752 miles from home: Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest humans from Earth
"We challenge this generation to make sure this record is not long-lived," said Artemis II crew after achieving a new milestone for humankind. They are now the farthest any human has ever travelled, reaching a maximum distance of 252,752 miles from Earth. This record-breaking milestone surpasses the previous mark set by Apollo 13 in 1970 by over 4,100 miles.
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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reveals how comfortable sleeping in space is
Mission Specialist Christina Koch reveals the reality of living on Artemis II. From the most "deep and comfortable sleep" imaginable to the struggle of digging for a clean pair of socks while orbiting the Moon, she shared the beautifully human side of life in space. Asked whether astronauts can sleep while living their dream mission, Koch said that despite the excitement of reaching space, the crew enjoys deep, comfortable sleep—one of the best parts of the experience.
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"Welcome to my old neighborhood": Apollo 8 Pilot Jim Lovell’s words guide Artemis II crew toward the Moon
Artemis II crew prepares for epic lunar flyby with special message recorded in 2025 by astronaut Jim Lovell, the pilot of Apollo 8.
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"It bends your mind": Artemis II astronauts describe the 4 powerful emotions of seeing Earth from deep space
High above the Earth during Easter weekend, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen revealed the profound emotions of deep-space exploration. From the sheer joy of discovery to a "kneeling" sense of humility, Hansen described why the view from Orion is on "another level of amazing."
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"Unbelievable": Artemis II's Reid Wiseman on being in a place no human has visited since 1972
Speaking in the "farthest interview ever," Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reflected on traveling to a place no human has gone to since 1972. He also described the breathtaking view of being suspended between two worlds: the Earth in near-full eclipse and the Moon in brilliant daylight. The crew is to make a lunar flyby in a couple of hours from now, on April 6.
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Apollo 16’s Charlie Duke sends inspiring message to Artemis II crew as they approach the Moon
As the Artemis II crew is about to achieve a lunar flyby, they received a stirring message from a legendary predecessor: Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke. While 1972 marked his historic stroll on the lunar surface, Duke’s voice has been a constant in lunar history. He served as the Capcom who talked Apollo 11 down to the surface and was a vital member of the Apollo 10 and 13 teams. Now, more than five decades later, the "youngest man on the Moon" passes the torch to the four explorers leading humanity's return.
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