Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

As Artemis II astronauts approach the Moon, they've shared new photos capturing the lunar surface, including the Orientale basin, a region previously unseen by human eyes.

NASA has released a striking image from the Artemis II mission, showing Earth from space as the crew en route to the Moon. This marks a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon and further deep-space exploration.

As NASA's Artemis 2 mission reaches the halfway point to the Moon, the crew encountered a small issue: a burning smell emanating from the Orion spacecraft's toilet. The odor was quickly addressed, and the crew remains on track for their lunar flyby.

NASA’s Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, will stream high-resolution 4K footage from the Moon using cutting-edge laser communication technology. This advancement is made possible by the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications (O2O) system, which transmits data at speeds up to 260 Mbps.

A visual chronicle of the preparations for NASA's Artemis II mission, capturing key moments from astronaut training to spacecraft construction.

NASA has released the first images taken from inside the Artemis II Orion spacecraft, where four astronauts are currently travelling on a mission around the moon.

On April 3, 2026, NASA released a breathtaking image taken by the Artemis 2 astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, showing Earth as a vibrant blue and white orb set against the blackness of space.

Two days into their historic Artemis II mission, the crew released their first video message from space, sharing awe-inspiring views of Earth from Orion spacecraft.

The Artemis II mission has captured stunning images of Earth that are rapidly going viral. Taken by commander Reid Wiseman aboard the Orion spacecraft on April 2, one particular photo stands out for showcasing both the northern and southern lights simultaneously—an extraordinarily rare sight.

NASA launched the Artemis II mission, marking a historic return to crewed lunar spaceflight for the first time since 1972.

NASA's Artemis II mission has released stunning new images of Earth taken from over 90,000 miles away as the spacecraft orbits the Moon.