Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.

Artemis II live tracker, day 6: Track NASA's moon mission

Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.

Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft

What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.

DFW space lovers gather two watch Artemis II launch
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A crowd of people gathered at the UT Arlington planetarium on Wednesday afternoon to watch the Artemis II rocket launch for the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Four astronauts are now on a 10-day mission in what will be the first moon trip in more than five decades.

Artemis II Launch: FOX anchors react to historic moment
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Television anchors listen to the countdown and react to the historic launch, followed by a 10-day flight into deep space, to the moon's orbit, and back to Earth. It's the second flight in the Artemis program – and the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon.

Artemis II rocket launches for the moon | FULL
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The crew of Artemis II made history on Tuesday by launching into space on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Artemis II mission patch: What it means, and how it honors ‘All’

NASA astronauts design mission patches to tell the story of each shuttle mission, a tradition dating back to the 1960s. Here’s what’s behind the Artemis II emblem.

The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon

The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.

Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K

Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.

Artemis II launch: Flight director is from Central Texas, graduated from UT

Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas

As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.