The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission are about to plunge through the atmosphere toward Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.
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This week’s quiz reveals a dramatic twist! OR DOES IT?
If you keep up with secret identities, you’ll get at least one question right this week!
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Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here’s what to expect
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA’s Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here’s what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
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The most memorable moon movies aren’t even about space
While marveling at Artemis II’s mission, NPR’s film critic went down a rabbit hole about moon-themed movies. Most have nothing to do with space.
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Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone
The Artemis II astronauts don’t have a lot of space to exercise. That’s why they’ve got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.
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The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here’s what they said
The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.
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Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater ‘Carroll’ after their commander’s late wife
The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.
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Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby
During the mission’s loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.
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What can Artemis II astronauts see that satellites haven’t captured?
The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.
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NASA’s Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they’ve snapped so far
Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon.
