Artemis Moon Program

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R.I.P Jim Lovell.
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A pity he couldn't have lived a little bit longer to witness the Artemis II, on another note I wonder if we'll hear anything from Buzz Aldrin? Last I checked he was still alive and well (He'd be 96 now).

CBS uploaded and brief video showing of the Moon's far side:


NASA on Tuesday released new, stunning photos taken by the Artemis II crew that show the far side of the moon and an eclipse in space. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
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Artemis II Lunar Flyby - NASA

The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal regions no human has ever seen before—including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Released Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the photos were taken on April 6 during the crew’s seven‑hour pass...
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A new video from Anton Petrov about Artemis II:


Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about the Artemis II Lunar mission
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Main Artemis II Mission Page: nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii
Real-Time Mission Tracking: nasa.gov/trackartemis
Artemis II Daily Agenda: nasa.gov/missions/artemis/nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-daily-agenda/
Artemis Podcast Series: nasa.gov/artemispodcast/
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0:00 Let's discuss Artemis II
1:45 Breaking records
2:50 Far side of the Moon
3:45 Total eclipse for 57 minutes and Earthshine
4:30 Impacts
5:05 Biological experiments
6:40 Psychological experiment
7:40 Immune system study
8:20 Laser communication test
9:05 Bizarre cargo and food
10:05 Luxury items and the titanium toilet
11:00 Glitches
11:50 One major concern - heatshield
13:00 What's next? Conclusions
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Here are a couple of videos talking about the similarities and differences between the Artemis and Apollo flights to the Moon:


Two Moon programs, decades apart — but how similar are they really? Join us as we break down the biggest similarities and differences between NASA's Apollo and Artemis missions, from Cold War rivalries to 21st-century coalitions, from Apollo 11's historic landing to Artemis II's record-breaking lunar flyby, and everything in between! Our breakdown covers key topics including Kennedy's 1961 Moon challenge, the role of SpaceX and Blue Origin as commercial partners, the symbolic significance of crewmates Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, and Artemis's long-term vision of reaching Mars. Which matters more to you: getting there first, or building something that lasts? Let us know in the comments below!​
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Artemis II may look like Apollo 8 at first glance, but the engineering logic is very different. In this video, we break down why Artemis II is not Apollo 8, comparing free-return trajectory, lunar orbit, mission objectives, spacecraft testing, and the real design choices behind NASA’s modern lunar program.​
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In regards to Artemis II I'd say that its flight much more like Apollo 13's than Apollo 8's flight.
 
Byeman said:
I have a good video to share of the launch but.....
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This, you mean?

From:

Or NASA 928...the big wing Canberra that didn't bottom out?

Then too, I would think the NT-43A took the footage I linked to above, being upon launch.

The Canberra footage of Starship/SuperHeavy was higher up as I recall--so perhaps that is what you are referencing.

The SOFIA could have counted the orange foam grains had it been so set up :)

A Gulfstream might have gotten a similar launch view... perhaps.

Capsule tweak needed
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Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry but will require redesign

After leaks on Artemis I and II, Orion's next flight to the Moon will need new valves.
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I will try to stay awake when I watch the splash down overnight tonight, it won't be easy as it is going to be almost 02:00 in the morning British Summer Time when the capsule lands in the Pacific.
 
It would not surprise me if Casey Handmer is (even now) writing a Safire-type poison pen letter...nib dribbling ichor as we speak.

Here's hoping he is sorely disappointed--the crew safely reunited with their families.

Qapla' Integrity.
 
Several Artemis II livestreams from CNN, Everyday Astronaut and Philip Sloss:


NASA's Artemis II lunar flyby mission returns to Earth. The Orion crew capsule is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at 8:07pm ET. NASA and US Department of Defense personnel are expected to assist the crew out of Orion and fly them to a waiting recovery ship.
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Artemis II splashdown: Behind the risks of reentry: https://youtu.be/Xx860dmQwh4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx860dmQwh4
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For live updates on Integrity's reentry and splashdown, visit https://cnn.it/41mBOgvhttps://www.youtube.com/redirect?ev...eHlpVQ&q=https://cnn.it/41mBOgv&v=6No6LCFa-C8
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#NASA #ArtemisII #News #News
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Artemis II will be splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after their incredible journey to the moon at about 7:07 p.m. CDT on Friday, April 10 (0007 UTC April 11).
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The Artemis II astronauts launched on April 1 on a ten day trip that took them farther from Earth than any humans have ever traveled.
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I'll take questions while we follow the end of the Artemis II mission with return to Earth, re-entry, and splashdown.
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Imagery is courtesy of NASA, except where noted.
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Am looking at NASA's own live YouTube.
Figured that since this is a signification it is appropriate to wear the NASA theme pajama pants from Walmart..
Sadly my AMT kit of Artemis 1 isn't yet finished enough to bring along to play with.

Am a bit surprised at the actual joy I'm feeling while watching this at 62 years old.
 
With Artemis I (the second Orion flight actually) the ship (USS Portland) backed backed over the capsule, as it were:


I wonder if they are going to do that here--boats keeping their distance.

You could blow a hatch "indoors" with no sharks... maybe the hatch lands in water, then drain it all out of the elements?

Zodiac pulling up....

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USS Anchorage recovered that one.
 
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With Artemis I (the second Orion flight actually) the ship backed backed over the capsule, as it were:

I wonder if they are going to do that here--boats keeping their distance.

You could blow a hatch "indoors" with no sharks... maybe the hatch lands in water, then drain it all out of the elements?

Zodiac pulling up....

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Think with human crew onboard, they need to ensure there is no toxic fume before they open the hatch ....
 
Now is when I am getting nervous. It wouldn't do for a chopper to do a John Landis here.

How far are they from the Farallon islands and their White Pointers? San Diego...I see now...

I hope those divers all get back safely.

I would have preferred to stay on the boats with only Medivac chopper use.

Ok...all blades still, everyone on the ship.
I can breathe now.

They won't even let Glover walk...there he goes... nobody wants in a wheelchair on that flight deck. Don't tucker out yet.

All four in....camera focused on a brown haired lady serviceman.

Handmer challenged me to rebut him (ew) said he'd put my post up top.

I just made a comment--and it was blocked.

Time for SLS supporters to be un-banned on Space News and elsewhere.

Oh, look:

Folks call me "selfish" for wanting my tax dollars in my state---where they would rather folks already rich like Bezos or Musk to get it?
Hell no!
 
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That extraction op was hideously complex and slow, so many potential failure points in the 89 minutes it took to get the crew out.
 
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That extraction op was hideously complex and slow, so many potential failure points in the 89 minutes it took to get the crew out.
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Most of the 89 minutes was caution regarding the radio problems and testing for hydrazine leaks. Once they started putting the floatation devices in the water things moved pretty well. There did seem to be a bobble with the collar around the capsule, but the raft for the crew went without hitch.
 
Some of that was everyone wanting to be a part of history. Those who have always wanted to be more than one life wide...

A vessel with a Higgins-boat type bow--but curved--could drive right up and wheel folks out. Less exposure.

They were probably eager to get out....until it was actually time to do so....knowing they'd never see its interior again.

I might linger as well.

Press conference
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Opinion | Artemis II left humanity behind — and showed just how much we need each other

The view from a quarter million miles away from the planet we call home puts the chaos down below into perspective.
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Opinion | As Artemis II splashes down, the Trump admin is trying to slash NASA’s budget

Bill Nye shares his plans to fight the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to NASA.
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Opinion | Artemis II cost billions of dollars. And it was worth every penny.

The Artemis II mission splashdown capped an exploration defined by the jaw-dropping “Earthset” photo and Reid Wiseman’s Carroll Crater.
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Artemis II is a better use of money than welfare or bombs | Your Turn

Is the Artemis II mission worth it? Your answers ranged from serious skepticism of the costly program to excitement over our continued exploration.
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Artemis II is a better use of money than welfare or bombs | Your Turn

Is the Artemis II mission worth it? Your answers ranged from serious skepticism of the costly program to excitement over our continued exploration.
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Great night. Great Splashdown. Congrats to NASA that show the InterSchmuck* they haven´t boots bigger than them.
The live coverage from the B-57 orbiting at a reported 50kft was flabbergasting. From far field detection to the level of details when Orion was in the water, it tells us a lot regarding the quality of airborne optics available to the US today.

I was however surprised at the level of censorship around the thruster's plumes. Anyone noticed that?


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Our crew on the @Space_Stationcaught a glimpse of the @NASAArtemis II crew as they re-entered the atmosphere from their journey to the Moon! We first saw a bright light and a trail as the service module burned up. We didn’t see the Orion capsule itself as it re-entered, but we saw the wispy trail it left behind in the upper atmosphere. Overjoyed that our friends are safely back on Earth after their awe-inspiring mission!
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