April 13, 2026 Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog post-splashdown Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch is seen reuniting with her dog after returning to Earth following a 10-day mission, as the crew safely splashed down on April 10. (Instagram/ @astro_christina)
April 12, 2026 NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight NASA targets the moon's south pole for a future base as Artemis III prepares to test critical docking maneuvers in Earth's orbit launching next year.
April 12, 2026 Artemis II pilot Victor Glover praises God after return, says mission was 'too big to be in one body' Artemis II astronauts reflect on traveling farther from Earth than any human mission, expressing deep gratitude at their first public appearance.
April 12, 2026 NASA chief declares America 'absolutely back' in space race, says US will beat China to the moon NASA says America is "absolutely back" in the space race, rushing to beat China to the moon and build a lunar base under Trump-era Artemis program.
April 11, 2026 Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever' The four Artemis II crew members spoke for the first time on Saturday since returning to Earth on Friday after 10 historic days in space.
April 10, 2026 PETER NAVARRO: Trump's Artemis vision is now flying — and China is paying attention With Communist China targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2030, Artemis II shows why the Moon race is a contest for strategic power and national leadership.
April 10, 2026 Artemis II astronauts splash down after first moon mission in more than 50 years Four Artemis II astronauts completed a historic 10-day mission around the moon, splashing down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening.
April 10, 2026 NASA astronaut warns of 7-minute 'radio blackout' during Artemis II's high-speed return NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick discusses the critical final hour of the Artemis II mission, explaining the complex 'skip-reentry' physics and the high-tension heat shield performance required for a safe splashdown off the coast of San Diego.
April 10, 2026 Artemis II crew returns home after 10-day mission The Artemis II mission set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission around the moon. Jonathan Serrie reports live from Johnson Space Center, detailing recovery efforts and heat shield concerns.
April 10, 2026 Artemis II crew set to return to Earth, Navy recovery ship deployed Jonathan Serrie reports from Johnson Space Center on the Artemis II crew's impending return to Earth and the Navy's preparations to recover the capsule off the coast of San Diego.
