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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

April 11, 2026

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

April 11, 2026

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon

The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

April 5, 2026

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

April 5, 2026

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

April 3, 2026

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

April 2, 2026

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

April 2, 2026

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

April 1, 2026

'Moonshots' and merch - what it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

April 1, 2026

Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon?

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

March 31, 2026

Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch

Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

March 20, 2026

Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

February 21, 2026

NASA may take moon mission Artemis II rocket back to assembly site, affecting March launch window - Reuters

NASA may take moon mission Artemis II rocket back to assembly site, affecting March launch window Reuters

February 21, 2026

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

February 20, 2026