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Moon Articles | Developments Today

Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon

Artemis 2’s Lunar Flyby Delivers a New Generation of Moon Images

Artemis 2 astronauts photographed Earthset, lunar terrain, and a total eclipse during their flyby.
High-resolution images were sent back after Orion reestablished an optical communications link.
The mission marks the first human trip around the moon’s far side since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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

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Artemis 2 Crew Witnesses Rare Solar Eclipse Beyond the Moon

The eclipse occurred on April 6 during Orion’s far-side lunar loop.
Totality lasted about 53 minutes, far longer than Earth-based total eclipses.
The event underscores the rare vantage points created by deep-space human missions.

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

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Astronauts set distance record, revealing the Moon as a place to be explored

Artemis II pushes farther from Earth than any crew before it

Artemis II reached 252,756 miles from Earth, a new human spaceflight record.
The Orion spacecraft passed within 4,067 miles of the Moon.
NASA is using the mission to validate crewed deep-space operations ahead of later Artemis flights.

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

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Artemis 2 beyond the moon with crescent

Artemis 2 loops behind the moon and sets a new human distance record

Artemis 2 looped around the moon’s far side on April 6, 2026.
The crew set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth.
Astronauts also observed a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon.
The flyby is a major operational milestone for NASA’s broader Artemis program.

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

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NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman and wife Carroll Taylor Wiseman

Artemis 2 Sets a Human Distance Record and Turns It Into a Personal Memorial

Artemis 2 became the farthest human mission from Earth on April 6, surpassing Apollo 13.
The crew used the occasion to remember Carroll, the late wife of commander Reid Wiseman.
The moment highlighted both the technical and personal dimensions of NASA's return to deep-space crewed flight.

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

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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Has Broken Humanity’s Distance Record From Earth

Artemis II surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record on April 6, 2026.
Orion’s crew is expected to reach about 252,760 miles from Earth.
The record is the farthest humans have ever traveled from the planet.
The milestone highlights the return of human deep-space flight after more than 50 years.

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

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Artemis 2 Moon Flyby Today

Artemis 2 Sets Up a Seven-Hour Lunar Flyby as Humans Return to the Moon’s Vicinity

NASA’s Artemis 2 crew is entering the mission’s most visible lunar phase on April 6.
The flyby is both a public milestone and a test of deep-space crew operations.
It represents the first close human return to the moon since the Apollo era.

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

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Visualization of the Artemis 2 Orion capsule approaching the moon, shortly before it entered lunar space in the early-morning hours of April 6, 2026.

Artemis 2 Reaches Lunar Space, Returning Humans to the Moon’s Neighborhood for the First Time Since 1972

Artemis 2 entered the moon’s sphere of influence on April 6 at 12:37 a.m. EDT.
The milestone marks humanity’s first return to lunar space since 1972.
Orion was about 39,000 miles from the moon at the time.
The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.

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

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Artemis 2 Crew Nears the Moon With Science and Systems Tests Ahead

Artemis 2 Crew Nears the Moon With Science and Systems Tests Ahead

The Artemis 2 crew is preparing for a lunar flyby and far-side science observations.
Astronauts reported seeing unexpected terrain detail as they approached the moon.
The mission continues to test Orion procedures and Artemis pressure suits for future lunar flights.

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

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a NASA astronaut on the moon beside the American flag

Artemis 2 Restarts Human Lunar Flight After a 54-Year Gap

Artemis 2 left Earth orbit on April 2, 2026 after Orion completed its engine burn.
The mission is the first crewed journey toward the moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
The long delay reflects how Apollo was driven by Cold War urgency and funding.

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

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Firefly Aerospace

Blue Ghost Lunar Data Challenges a Longstanding View of the Moon’s Interior

Blue Ghost data are challenging the idea of a simply hotter lunar near side.
The findings come from analysis of the lander’s heat-flow probe measurements.
The result highlights the growing scientific role of commercial lunar missions.

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

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Living on the Moon will be harder than landing there

The source highlights a shift from visiting the Moon to living and working there for longer stays.
Duration changes the engineering and operational challenge.
Routine life-support and habitability issues become central in long lunar missions.
The Moon is becoming a test case for sustained human presence beyond Earth.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via phys.org

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Artemis 2 countdown underway

Artemis 2 Enters Final Countdown as NASA Clears Moon Flyby for Launch

NASA started the formal two-day countdown for Artemis 2 on March 30.
Mission managers reported no major issues with SLS, Orion, or ground systems.
Weather remains the main outside constraint ahead of the April 1 launch attempt.

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

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Artemis 2 Heads for Launch as NASA Recasts the Moon Program Around Surface Operations

Artemis 2 Heads for Launch as NASA Recasts the Moon Program Around Surface Operations

The Artemis 2 crew arrived in Florida ahead of a launch attempt no earlier than April 1, 2026.
The mission will take four astronauts around the Moon on a free-return trajectory.
NASA is pairing the launch with a broader shift toward lunar surface operations.

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

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A glowing yellow full moon is seen in a dark blue sky with a pink blooming cherry tree below

April’s Pink Moon Is More Than a Calendar Curiosity

The Pink Moon reaches full phase on April 1, 2026.
It is the first full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Live Science says it helps determine the dates of Passover and Easter and will be followed by a Blue Moon in May.

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

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NASA Selects 10 Scientists to Shape Artemis Lunar South Pole Research

NASA selected 10 participating scientists to help shape lunar surface science under Artemis.
The scientists will support plans for instrument deployment, landing-site observations, and Moon rock collection.
They will join the first Artemis lunar surface science team and support the inaugural Artemis geology team.
NASA tied the effort to sustained lunar operations and future human exploration of Mars.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via science.nasa.gov

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Rendering of the orange and black Nova-D lunar lander between two small lunar rovers on the dark gray surface of the Moon.

NASA Picks Intuitive Machines for $180.4 Million Artemis South Pole Delivery

NASA awarded Intuitive Machines a $180.4 million CLPS contract.
The mission will deliver seven payloads, including five funded by NASA, to the lunar South Pole region in 2030.
NASA says the payloads will study regolith properties and the radiation environment to support long-term Artemis operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 28, 2026·via nasa.gov

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14 University Teams Compete to Design NASA's Lunar Systems

NASA selected 14 university teams from MIT, Texas A&M, Dartmouth, and others as RASC-AL 2026 finalists
Challenge categories address real Artemis capability gaps: Mars communications, lunar power storage, sample return, and surface technology demos
Finals take place June 2 in Cocoa Beach; concepts have historically influenced actual NASA mission designs

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls to Pad March 20, Launch Set for April 1

NASA will roll the Artemis 2 SLS rocket to Launch Complex 39B on March 20, maintaining an April 1 crewed lunar launch target
The mission is a free-return trajectory around the Moon, testing all Orion systems with four astronauts aboard
Artemis 2 will set a record for the farthest human travel from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's distance

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via space.com

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NASA Clears Artemis 2 for Another Shot at Moon Launch

NASA cleared Artemis 2 for its second launch attempt after fixing SLS quick-disconnect fittings and Orion thermal protection issues
Mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby — first crewed flight beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972
Success is critical for the path to Artemis 3's planned Moon landing, with China aiming to land taikonauts before 2030

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 15, 2026·3 min read·via space.com

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