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US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The NASA Artemis II crew, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover, pose for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026. NASA/Handout via REUTERS

NASA releases picture of Earthset shot by Artemis II crew

A photo from NASA shows the Earth closer to passing behind the Moon in this image captured by the Artemis II crew.

Russia delays lunar missions as US marks historic flight

Laughter, tears: Historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston control room

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons (left), was the backup astronaut for the Artemis II mission.

The hundreds of mementos aboard Artemis II include a flag that never made it to the Moon

The Artemis II astronauts are carrying 4.5kg of mementos and other trinkets on their journey to the Moon.

Artemis II: NASA carries out ‘morale boosting’ Moon mission during tough year for science

A watch party is held for the Artemis II moon mission in Houston on April 1, 2026.

NASA’s record-breaking crew heading home after trip around Moon

NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters on April 2.

Artemis II moon mission breaks record for distance from Earth

NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters during the first downlink event of their mission April 2, 2026. NASA TV/Handout via REUTERS

S. Korea eyes Moon landing in 2030

News of South Korea's new Moon lander project comes after the US Artemis II (above) took off on April 1 for a 10-day lunar flyby mission. The East Asian nation hopes to complete a civilian-led rover project by 2030.

What to know about the Artemis II mission’s Moon flyby

NASA will broadcast the flyby live on its website, as well as on YouTube, Amazon and Netflix, with commentary from both the astronauts and experts at Mission Control.

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