Impressive Artemis II images captured with a $1,000 vintage Nikon camera
Most of the stunning photos coming from Artemis II are captured using older Nikon cameras, which typically retail for around $1,000. NASA decided to use the Nikon D5 digital SLR camera—a model that replaced the famed Hasselblad used in Apollo missions—not too long ago. The D5 was introduced in 2016. Nikon’s lead consultant for NASA […]
Nutella enthusiasts notice a jar floating in zero gravity on the Artemis II spacecraft
Nutella Takes an Unintentional Journey to Space Nutella enthusiasts likely already believe that the chocolate and hazelnut spread is extraordinary. Now, there’s an amusing twist: it actually made its way into space. Some online commentators are calling this a “massive free advertising moment.” During a broadcast of NASA’s Artemis II mission, jars of Nutella appeared […]
Artemis II finishes lunar flyby, NASA releases images of the moon’s far side
Historic Lunar Flight by Artemis II Crew The Artemis II crew completed a significant seven-hour flight around the moon on Monday, marking the first time humans have glimpsed the moon’s far side in over half a century. NASA unveiled photos captured by the astronauts, with the White House sharing an image captioned “EARTHSET.” NASA astronauts […]
Photos: Discover the initial close-up pictures from Artemis II’s lunar flyby
Artemis II Achieves Historic Moon Flyby On Monday night, Artemis II marked a significant moment by executing the farthest manned mission from Earth, flying around the moon. NASA unveiled striking images from this remarkable flyby on Tuesday morning. “On the far side of the moon, 452,756 miles away, Reed, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy have traveled […]
Trump reaches out to Artemis II crew following historic flyby of the moon’s far side
Artemis II’s Historic Journey to the Moon On Monday, Artemis II embarked on a groundbreaking mission, traveling to the far side of the moon. Early in the journey, pilot Victor Glover expressed a moment of prayer for safety after communication suddenly ceased. President Donald Trump, reaching out from the Houston mission station, inquired about the […]
Listen: Trump informs Artemis astronauts about their upcoming adventures in a remarkable phone call
Artemis II Crew Sets Distance Record On Monday, the Artemis II crew made headlines by traveling a record-breaking distance from Earth—252,756 miles. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 248,655 miles held by Apollo 13 back in 1970. The astronauts involved include NASA’s Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency […]
Trump praises Artemis II team after their landmark journey around the moon
Trump Meets Artemis II Crew Post-Lunar Journey On Monday night, President Trump met with the Artemis II crew shortly after their groundbreaking lunar mission, referring to the astronauts as “pioneers of our time” and inviting them to visit the White House. As the astronauts emerged from their historic crossing, Trump told them, “You made history […]
Artemis II Astronaut Talks About Faith Before Communication Cut with Earth
NASA Astronaut Shares Message of Love from the Moon Victor Glover, who is a NASA astronaut and serves as the pilot for the Artemis II mission, took a moment to share the teachings of Jesus Christ while orbiting the far side of the moon. This occurred just before they lost communication with Earth. As Glover […]
Nutella becomes a sensation after jar floats in zero gravity on Artemis II
Nutella Gains Unexpected Fame During Artemis II Mission Nutella has found itself in an unprecedented moment of viral fame, thanks to an unexpected occurrence during NASA’s Artemis II mission. A jar of the beloved chocolate and hazelnut spread became an impromptu celebrity, floating in zero gravity and even posing for a camera. Viewers witnessed the […]
Artemis II takes humans farther from Earth than ever, exceeding the distance of Apollo 13.
Artemis II Crew Breaks Distance Record Set by Apollo 13 On Monday, the Artemis II crew made an exciting announcement: they have officially surpassed the distance record that Apollo 13 set back in 1970. For 56 years, the Apollo 13 team—composed of Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Hayes—held the record after an oxygen tank […]