Category : Space Technology


Artemis II's 40-Minute Blackout During Moon Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission will experience a 40-minute communications blackout as it rounds the moon, a critical phase in its historic lunar flyby with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen onboard.

Artemis II Set to Break Apollo 13 Distance Record

NASA's Artemis II mission, carrying four astronauts including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, is on track to surpass Apollo 13's record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by a crewed spacecraft during its lunar flyby.

Artemis Astronauts Use Eyes as Key Lunar Study Tool

NASA's Artemis 2 mission astronauts are using their eyes as the primary scientific instrument to study the Moon's surface, with human vision offering superior color detection and contextual understanding compared to cameras.

Artemis II Crew Faces Toilet Issues on Lunar Mission

The Artemis II astronauts are halfway to the moon, preparing for a historic fly-around, but a malfunctioning toilet has forced them to use backup bags. This mission marks the first crewed lunar journey in over 53 years.

Artemis II Toilet Issue Recurrs on Moon-Bound Mission

NASA's Artemis II mission faces another toilet malfunction as astronauts speed toward the moon, potentially breaking Apollo 13's distance record. The issue highlights challenges in deep-space hygiene systems.

Artemis II Launch Halts College Softball Game

A U.S. college softball game between Stetson and the University of Florida was briefly paused as players and spectators looked up to watch the Artemis II rocket launch into space on April 1, 2026.

Amateur Astronomer Tracks Artemis II for NASA Using Math

Scott Tilley, an amateur astronomer from British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, is among 34 global volunteers selected by NASA to monitor the Artemis II lunar mission using radio wave analysis and complex mathematical calculations.

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