The astronauts even captured dramatic images of the moon’s crater-filled south polar region, where NASA is interested in landing astronauts on future Artemis missions. The moon’s south pole is pockmarked with craters that are thought to be filled with water ice. But the area is significantly more challenging to navigate than those near the moon’s … Read more
The four Artemis II astronauts are back safely on Earth after flying around the moon on NASA’s first lunar mission in more than 50 years. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. After a fiery trip through Earth’s atmosphere that lasted nearly 15 minutes, NASA astronauts Reid … Read more
The Artemis II astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, exited the Orion capsule following a historic mission around the moon and a successful splashdown on Earth. Retired Lt. Col. David Mahan, astronomer Derrick Pitts and CBS News’ Carter Evans have more. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean after 10-day mission 00:46 UP NEXT Service module separates from Orion as Artemis II heads home 02:11 Artemis astronauts prepare for splashdown 19:37 Countdown to Artemis splashdown 02:54 Artemis II astronauts … Read more
The astronauts, who set a distance record, are expected to land in the Pacific Ocean under parachutes a few minutes after 8 p.m. ET Source link
2m ago Artemis II crew wakes up for final day of the mission — 61,326 miles from Earth For the final day of their mission, the Artemis II astronauts woke up at 11:35 a.m. ET to the tunes of “Run to the Water” by Live, selected by the crew, and “Free” by Zac Brown … Read more
The Artemis II crew is expected on Earth soon after a successful mission to the far side of the moon. Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, joins CBS News with more. Source link
Eye Opener: Artemis set to splash down after historic lunar mission – CBS News Watch CBS News NASA’s Artemis II will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday evening. Plus, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-level peace talks this weekend. All that and all that matters in … Read more
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The four astronauts who flew around the moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission are nearly home, but one of the most dangerous and nerve-racking parts of the mission is still ahead. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover … Read more