Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover was previously a college athlete in two sports.
Astronaut Set to Orbit the Moon Victor Glover is about to embark on a journey around the moon. A graduate of the University of California, San Luis Obispo from 1999, Glover initially had different ambitions before he was selected as one of four astronauts for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will last 10 days. Born […]
Artemis II team activates engine to launch Orion and astronauts on their journey to the moon
NASA’s Artemis II Mission Progresses with Successful Engine Ignition NASA’s Artemis II crew has successfully ignited the main engine of the Orion spacecraft, marking a significant milestone just a day after launch into deep space. This maneuver, known as the translunar burn, lasted several minutes and was critical in propelling the spacecraft out of Earth’s […]
Artemis II Achieves Success After Resolving Mid-Space Toilet Issue
Hours after the Artemis II mission’s launch, the crew reported a problem to NASA controllers in Houston: their onboard toilet was malfunctioning. The astronauts collaborated with mission control to troubleshoot issues with the equipment that arose following the launch of the Orion spacecraft, necessitating immediate guidance on plumbing matters, as stated by the agency. Specifically, […]
Viewers criticize poor live coverage of the Artemis II launch
Dreams of a perfect vantage point were dashed. NASA’s live broadcast of the Artemis II rocket launch on Wednesday faced backlash from viewers, who felt the cameras almost completely missed the moment. Some even claimed that the best views came from a passing airplane. This significant footage showcased Artemis II successfully launching four astronauts—Reed Wiseman, […]
Artemis II faces a troubling toilet problem shortly after its moon launch
Just a few hours after the Artemis II mission achieved its remarkable lunar flyby, the crew faced an issue with the Orion spacecraft’s advanced toilet system. Christina Koch, the only female crew member on this 10-day mission, was the first to alert mission control about the malfunction shortly after their stunning launch from Kennedy Space […]
Artemis II Takes Off Following Trump’s Commitment to Send Astronauts to the Moon
Artemis II Launches Toward the Moon Artemis II took off into space on Wednesday, just hours after President Trump declared plans to send American astronauts back to the moon—something not done in over half a century since the Apollo missions. This mission will see four astronauts venture beyond low Earth orbit, orbiting the moon before […]
Trump praises the Artemis II team as they get ready for their moon mission launch.
Trump Celebrates Launch of Artemis II Mission On Tuesday, President Donald Trump marked the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, a significant event as it sends American astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years. He posted on Truth Social, noting, “Tonight at 6:24 PM ET, America will return to […]
Artemis II Launches On Mission To Reach Greater Distances Than Ever Before
NASA’s Artemis II Mission Successfully Launches NASCAR’s Artemis II mission took off from Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida, on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. After facing a temporary 10-minute delay, engineers used the time to finalize preparations. This was due to concerns about a sensor in the “Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor […]
Artemis II successfully launches in the first crewed mission to orbit the moon in more than 50 years
Artemis II Launch: A Historic Journey Begins Update: 3:43pm: Artemis II has successfully completed the first manned flight around the moon in over five decades. Liftoff: The crew of NASA’s Artemis II has embarked on their lunar mission, marking humanity’s return to deep space after 50 years. 🚀 Update: 3:33pm: NASA has confirmed a “go-no-go” […]
NASA sends Artemis II team for the first manned moon mission in 50 years
Artemis II Crew Embarks on Historic Lunar Mission The Artemis II crew made significant history on Wednesday as they launched on a mission around the moon aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft. This is the first manned mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than half a century. U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, alongside […]