NASA holds press conference with Artemis II crew
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We are now watching as the crew aboard the Artemis II mission has now traveled farther from Earth than any other human ever on its way to the moon. Jared Isaacman, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) held a press conference with the crew members as they finished up their busiest day aboard the spacecraft. The crew took a variety of questions from reports in the moments after they had the chance to speak with President Donald Trump, who had just called the astronauts in space. 

Artemis II crew wraps moon flyby, heads for Earth
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The Artemis II astronauts are now headed back to Earth after successfully completing a lunar flyby that took them further into deep space than any previous human mission. NASA says the journey is providing unprecedented, firsthand views of the moon's far side. It was a significant step toward landing boot prints near the moon’s south pole in just two years. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. David Alexander, the Director of the Rice Space Institute, as the astronauts continue to share important moments from their journey so far. 

Trump speaks to Artemis II crew during moon mission
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The Artemis II mission has now traveled farther into space from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, surpassing the distance set by Apollo 13 in 1970. The mission to the moon and back is expected to last 10 days. We are now learning that President Donald Trump is speaking with the Artemis II crew after they made their way around the dark side of the moon on Monday. 

Artemis II swings around moon, begins journey home
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The Artemis II mission has now traveled farther into space from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, surpassing the distance set by Apollo 13 in 1970. NASA reestablished communication with the Orion spacecraft after a 40-minute blackout as the Artemis II crew now begins their return journey back home to Earth. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates on the ongoing moon mission with Jack Kiraly, Director of Government Relations at the Planetary Society. 

Artemis II crew regains contact with mission control
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NASA's Artemis II crew has reestablished contact with mission control after a communications blackout while the Orion spacecraft traveled behind the moon. In the broadcast, a spokesperson for NASA said this also marks Artemis II's days-long mission back home to Earth. 

Moment NASA loses contact with Artemis II crew
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Watch and listen to the moment NASA mission control loses contact with the crew of Artemis II as they fly around the moon. During the lunar flyby on Monday, the Artemis II crew eclipsed Apollo's record for farthest human spaceflight.

Artemis II travels around the far side of the moon
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On Monday, April 6, Artemis II's astronauts officially traveled more than 248,655 miles from Earth, breaking the previous distance record set by the historic Apollo 13 mission in 1970. According to NASA, Artemis II is also the first human crew to fly on the far side of the moon. LiveNOW was watching as Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1. The crew is expected to splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California on Friday, April 10. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning all about what it means to get to space and back down to Earth with legendary former astronaut, Chris Hadfield. 

NASA prepares for ‘blackout’ during lunar flyby
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We have been watching for the latest updates today after Artemis II made history as the Orion spacecraft flew by the moon's surface, traveling farther than the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen are working to photograph, analyze, and report on some 30 targets on the lunar surface. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Asa Stahl, Science Editor for the Planetary Society, as NASA expects to temporarily lose communication with the crew as the Orion spacecraft passes behind the Moon. 

Trump's deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz approaches
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President Trump's Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is fast approaching. Trump gave Iran until 8:00pm ET on Tuesday to come to an agreement. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the deadline, and the latest on the Iran war with FOX News correspondent Jonathan Hunt. 

NASA's Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby
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NASA's Artemis II crew began its lunar flyby mission on Monday. Former NASA technologist, Les Johnson, joined LiveNOW from FOX to talk about the historic mission. 

President Trump takes questions on Iran war
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President Trump took questions from reporters Monday after providing an update on Operation Epic Fury and the mission to rescue two airmen downed in Iran. 

FULL: Trump, military leaders on Operation Epic Fury
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Several U.S. military leaders joined President Trump from the White House to provide an update on Operation Epic Fury and details on the mission to rescue to airmen downed in Iran. 

President Trump to provide Iran update from Oval Office
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President Trump will join members of the military in the Oval Office for a news conference Monday afternoon. Mark Cancian, Senior Adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department joined LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara to discuss what the President's message might be. 

Artemis II astronauts to set a new distance record
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The Artemis II astronauts are racing to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

Iran intelligence chief killed, IDF says
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The head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, was killed, according to Iranian state media. Israel claimed the killing Monday.  Israel and the United States carried out a wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, killing more than 25 people. Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors as U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz loomed. 

NASA gives update on Artemis II mission, astronauts
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NASA has now announced that the Artemis II astronauts and Orion spacecraft are more than two-thirds of the distance to the moon's lunar surface as their historic lunar mission continues. Artemis II will reach the moon on Monday, April 6, 2026 where the crew will then participate in a six-hour lunar flyby. That's when the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows will be pointed to the moon. The mission is the first crewed test flight of the Orion spacecraft, working to evaluate NASA's capabilities for deep space travel. 

Artemis II astronaut honored on first spaceflight
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We are now watching as the Artemis II astronauts and Orion spacecraft are more than two-thirds of the distance to the moon's lunar surface according to the latest updates from NASA. Currently, the lunar flyby is scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 6, 2026, when Orion's main window will be pointed towards the moon's surface. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is watching as NASA continues to share a new images taken during the Artemis II mission. 

Trump issues profanity-laced Iran threat on Easter
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We are now watching as the war between the U.S. and Iran enters its 37th day this Sunday. This comes as fighting continues despite President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran had been "completely decimated." Reports indicate that Iranian officials have warned that further attacks could have catastrophic regional consequences, raising fears of a broader crisis in the Middle East. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Ahmad Sharawi, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who focuses on Middle East affairs.