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April 7

Astronaut tells CNN 'entire' Trump administration deserves credit for Artemis mission success

Former astronaut Clayton Anderson credited President Donald Trump's entire administration for the Artemis II mission, saying politicizing the lunar accomplishment misses the point.

April 7

Artemis II crew makes emotional dedication in space

The Artemis II crew named a crater on the Moon after Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll, who is remembered as a loved one by the 'close-knit astronaut family.'

April 7

Artemis II back on comms after historic moon flyby as President Trump congratulates crew

Fox News contributor Butch Wilmore discusses the Artemis II mission as the crew re-establishes communication with Earth after circling the moon. The crew also received a call from President Donald Trump who congratulated them on their journey.

April 7

Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer'

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover says he said a quick prayer during the communication blackout as the crew flew around the far side of the moon Monday.

April 7

Former astronaut touts 'new era' of space exploration

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez discusses the Artemis II mission as the crew begins the journey home.

April 6

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free advertisement in history.

April 6

Artemis astronauts enter eerie 40-minute communication blackout on Moon’s far side

The Artemis II crew offically entered a historic communications blackout Monday as their spacecraft slipped behind the Moon's far side, breaking distance records.

April 5

Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space

Victor Glover delivers a powerful Easter message from the Artemis II Orion capsule, calling Earth a beautiful oasis in the emptiness of the cosmos.

April 5

NASA shares mockup of Artemis II crew’s 7-hour lunar flyby view

Space agency previews what astronauts are expected to see as Orion sweeps past the Moon during the mission’s closest approach. (NASA)

April 5

Artemis II astronauts send Easter wishes to Earth

Artemis II crew celebrates with lighthearted fun, noting they hid eggs around the cabin while sharing a message of unity and love back to Earth. (NASA/Reuters)