Artemis II travels around the far side of the moon
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.
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.
What happened to Apollo 13? 'Houston, we've had a problem'
What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.
What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.
NASA gives update on Artemis II mission, astronauts
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.
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
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.
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.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Artemis II Q&A: NASA answers 'most pressing' questions ahead of lunar fly-by
NASA has launched a Q&A page for its Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a six-hour lunar flyby Monday.
NASA has launched a Q&A page for its Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a six-hour lunar flyby Monday.
Artemis II launches for historic journey to the moon
We are now watching for the latest updates after Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth. It's the second flight in the Artemis program, as well as the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting reactions from space journalist Leonard David as Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen begin their historic journey.
We are now watching for the latest updates after Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth. It's the second flight in the Artemis program, as well as the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting reactions from space journalist Leonard David as Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen begin their historic journey.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
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.
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.
Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.
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.
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.
Historic Artemis II launch window opens Wednesday
NASA is counting down to a historic milestone as the first potential launch window for the Artemis II mission is set to open this Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. The Artemis II lunar mission will be NASA's first crewed launch to the moon in 50 years. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with former NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, as mission controllers continue to monitor breezy onshore winds and potential cumulus cloud growth right up until the countdown reaches zero.
NASA is counting down to a historic milestone as the first potential launch window for the Artemis II mission is set to open this Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. The Artemis II lunar mission will be NASA's first crewed launch to the moon in 50 years. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with former NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, as mission controllers continue to monitor breezy onshore winds and potential cumulus cloud growth right up until the countdown reaches zero.
Update on Artemis II lunar fly-around launch attempt
We are now watching a NASA press conference dedicated to preparations for Artemis II ahead of the April 1 lunar fly-around launch attempt. The second mission for the Artemis program will send four astronauts around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Reports indicate that Orion will not land on the moon. The mission aims to verify the operation of all the spacecraft's systems during deep space travel with a human crew.
We are now watching a NASA press conference dedicated to preparations for Artemis II ahead of the April 1 lunar fly-around launch attempt. The second mission for the Artemis program will send four astronauts around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Reports indicate that Orion will not land on the moon. The mission aims to verify the operation of all the spacecraft's systems during deep space travel with a human crew.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artemis II: Meet the astronauts headed to the moon and back
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
See it: NASA astronaut shares photo of egg-shaped object with tentacles growing on International Space Station
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
The internet went into a frenzy on Friday when a NASA astronaut shared a weird alien-looking photo on social media.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.