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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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
April 11, 2026Artemis 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, 2026Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
April 9, 2026Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.
April 9, 2026Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?
April 7, 2026Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage Reuters
April 6, 2026The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
April 5, 2026Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
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, 2026Artemis 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, 2026Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit ... in 85 seconds
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
April 3, 2026Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon
The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.
April 3, 2026Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?
The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?
April 2, 2026What 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, 2026Artemis 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, 2026Artemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech, and SpaceX IPO - Reuters
Artemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech, and SpaceX IPO Reuters
April 2, 2026'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
April 2, 2026Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission - reuters.com
Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission reuters.com
April 2, 2026Watch 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