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Artemis 2 science gets underway as Orion begins its return trip

Artemis 2 science review begins as Orion turns toward an April 10 splashdown

Orion remains in good condition on the return leg from the moon.
A wastewater vent-line issue remains under investigation but is not mission-threatening in the source report.
NASA has begun reviewing high-resolution imagery and observations from the lunar flyby.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Artemis 2 Turns a Familiar Moon Route Into a New Test Campaign

Artemis 2 is the first crewed mission toward the moon in more than 50 years.
NASA is using the mission to test Orion’s life-support and maneuvering systems in deep space.
The flight is a key step toward later lunar operations and a sustained moon program.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Crew Completes Historic Moon Flyby as Trump Praises Mission

Artemis 2 launched on April 1 on NASA’s Space Launch System.
The crew flew around the far side of the moon on April 6.
The mission is the first human flight to the moon since Apollo.
The four astronauts became the farthest-traveled humans ever recorded.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Crew Set for a Solar Eclipse View No One on Earth Can See

Artemis 2 astronauts are expected to see a total solar eclipse on April 6, 2026.
The event will be visible only from the crew’s position beyond the moon’s far side.
The crew plans to use the opportunity for science observations during the lunar flyby.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via space.com

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Two images with a view of an NASA Orion spacecraft on left and space toilet on right.

Why a Space Toilet Became a Major Part of Artemis 2’s Lunar Flyby Story

Space.com reports Orion’s toilet had an early malfunction that was fixed in flight.
The story highlights how mundane crew systems shape mission success.
Artemis-era spacecraft aim for more habitability than Apollo offered.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis II Is Turning a Long-Awaited Lunar Test Into a Live Systems Check for Deep Space Flight

Artemis II launched on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts aboard Orion.
NASA says the mission will last about 10 days and travel 695,081 miles.
Orion is expected to splash down off San Diego on April 10, 2026, if timelines hold.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via nasa.gov

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The Orion spacecraft with NASA logos visible on the way to the moon on Artemis 2

Artemis 2 Crew Flags Toilet Odor as Orion Pushes Past the Midpoint to the Moon

Artemis 2 astronauts reported a burning smell from Orion's hygiene bay
The odor was noticed after the mission passed the halfway point to the moon
Mission Control said it was not overly concerned but was investigating

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 crew shares a moonbound view of Earth after key burn

Artemis 2 completed a crucial engine burn on April 2 that sent Orion toward the moon.
NASA shared a crew-taken image of Earth from the spacecraft on April 3.
The mission crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via space.com

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A view of Earth taken from the Orion spacecraft's window. The visible hemisphere appears awash in sunlight, but it is actually lit by moonlight — sunlight reflected from the lunar surface. Along the upper left (south) and lower right (north) edges of Earth’s disk, green auroras glow against the dark sky, showing charged particles from the Sun interacting with gases in Earth’s atmosphere.

First Artemis II Earth Image Arrives From Orion After Lunar Injection Burn

NASA released the first downlinked images from the Artemis II astronauts.
Commander Reid Wiseman took the featured Earth photo from Orion after translunar injection.
The image shows auroras and zodiacal light as Earth eclipses the Sun.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Leaves Earth Orbit for Flight around Moon

NASA’s Artemis II crew leaves Earth orbit on a lunar test flight

Orion completed its translunar injection burn and left Earth orbit.
NASA says the crew is on a precise trajectory toward the Moon.
The mission is the first human departure from Earth orbit since 1972.
Artemis II is testing Orion with crew in space for the first time.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Artemis 2 Clears Translunar Injection and Heads for the Moon

Artemis 2 successfully completed translunar injection.
The burn moved Orion from Earth orbit onto a lunar trajectory.
The maneuver is one of the mission’s defining early tests.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via space.com

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NASA’s Artemis II crew begins the first piloted moon mission since Apollo

NASA’s Artemis II crew begins the first piloted moon mission since Apollo

Artemis II launched on April 1 as the first piloted moon mission since Apollo.
The four-person crew will fly around the Moon and return without landing.
NASA is using the mission to validate Orion and prepare for future lunar operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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Artemis 2 Is in Orbit, but Its Critical Moon-Bound Burn Comes Next

Artemis 2 launched on April 1 and remains in Earth orbit ahead of a crucial burn.
The translunar injection maneuver on April 2 will send Orion toward the moon.
This engine burn is the mission’s defining second-day event.
The outcome matters for both Artemis 2 and NASA’s broader lunar program.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis II sends astronauts back around the moon for the first time in half a century

Artemis II launched four astronauts on a mission around the moon.
The mission is the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
The launch marks a major return to deep-space human exploration.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via phys.org

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Liftoff! NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Artemis Moon Mission

Artemis II launches, sending astronauts back toward the Moon for the first time in decades

NASA launched Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. EDT.
The mission is an approximately 10-day crewed test flight around the Moon and back.
NASA says the flight will validate life support and spacecraft systems with crew aboard.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Artemis 2 launches on first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years

Artemis 2 Lifts Off, Sending Humans Beyond Earth Orbit for the First Time Since Apollo

Artemis 2 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 p.m. Eastern on April 1, 2026.
The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
It is the first human mission beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in December 1972.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Artemis 2 Nears Launch as NASA Prepares Its First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972

Artemis 2 Nears Launch as NASA Prepares Its First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972

NASA is targeting April 1, 2026, for the Artemis 2 launch.
The mission would be the first crewed Moon-bound NASA flight since Apollo.
Artemis 2 is Orion’s first crewed test and a critical step in the wider Artemis campaign.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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NASA presses ahead with Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1

NASA is targeting April 1, 2026 for the Artemis 2 launch.
The mission is described as a 10-day crewed trip around the moon with four astronauts.
Agency officials emphasized focus and seriousness despite the April Fools' Day date.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

Artemis 2 by the Numbers Shows How NASA Is Framing Its Return to Deep Space

Artemis 2 is set to send four astronauts around the Moon on a 10-day mission.
The mission would mark the first human journey beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17.
SLS thrust, propellant volume, and per-flight cost remain central to the mission’s public story.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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A man wearing a white spacesuit is accompanied by two people wearing black jumpsuits.

Astronaut Health Risks Are Back in Focus as NASA Prepares for Artemis II

A report says astronaut Michael Fincke experienced a medical episode that left him unable to speak aboard the ISS.
The incident is being framed as a warning about unresolved health risks in human spaceflight.
NASA is preparing for the 10-day Artemis II mission around the moon.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via livescience.com

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