Former NASA astronauts start Astronauts for America to protect democracy

The recent Artemis 2 mission, where astronauts orbited the Moon, served as a powerful reminder of how space exploration ignites feelings of unity and hope. Together, we’ve collectively traveled millions of miles through space, all while serving our country with pride and focusing on common objectives. We’ve always spoken up when we noticed issues needing […]
City officials call for a ticker-tape parade to honor Artemis II astronauts

A bipartisan coalition in New York City is urging Mayor Zoran Mamdani to organize a ticker-tape parade for the Artemis II astronauts. This would mark the first celebration of its kind for a space traveler since the moon landing in 1969. However, some local politicians, including City Council President Julie Menin and Minority Leader David […]
Astronauts of Artemis II received photography training from graduates of a prestigious New York technology school.

Expert Training for Artemis II Astronauts At prestigious universities in New York, experts have prepared the Artemis II astronauts for their mission by teaching them how to take exceptional photos that aim to enlighten and inspire. Katrina Willoughby and Paul Reichardt, both graduates of Rochester Institute of Technology, worked as flight operational imagery instructors for […]
Artemis astronauts will encounter gravity difficulties upon their return to Earth

The Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth Friday evening after a remarkable ten-day journey around the moon. This marks the first U.S. mission to the moon in over half a century. However, the journey isn’t over just yet. The astronauts face the challenges of a perilous splashdown and various health effects that […]
How to watch the astronauts during the historic Artemis II splashdown off the coast of California on Friday

NASA’s Artemis II to Splash Down off San Diego Residents of California have a unique chance to witness a historic event when NASA’s Artemis II mission splashes down near San Diego this Friday. The crew, returning from a ten-day mission to explore the moon, is expected to make their descent at around 5:07 p.m. on […]
Astronauts on Artemis II wore Omega watches during their lunar mission, with one wearing a vintage NASA emblem.

Exploring the Artemis II Crew’s Timepieces The Artemis II astronauts are enjoying a high-tech experience with Omega watches tailored for space travel. Interestingly, one of the crew members seems to be wearing the same iconic Speedmaster that went to the Moon during the Apollo missions. Since they suited up for the Artemis II launch on […]
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 […]
Astronauts Take Photos of Earth Using an iPhone During Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA Astronauts Capture Stunning Earth Images with iPhone 17 Pro Max Four astronauts on the Artemis II mission to the moon have managed to take some remarkable photographs of Earth. The twist? They used an iPhone 17 Pro Max instead of the high-tech equipment typically associated with NASA missions. NASA confirmed via its official Flickr […]
Artemis II astronauts journey farther from Earth than anyone ever before, surpassing the Apollo 13 record set more than 50 years ago.

Historic Space Journey Begins On Monday, a team of astronauts embarked on what is now the farthest journey into space ever recorded, surpassing the long-standing record set by Apollo 13 over 50 years ago. As part of the Artemis II mission, the four astronauts crossed the 248,656-mile mark around 1:56 p.m. ET, while soaring past […]
Artemis II astronauts headed towards the moon send a message from space

Artemis II Team Prepares for Moon Mission The crew of Artemis II recently spoke to reporters after the Orion spacecraft completed its trans-lunar injection (TLI) burn, propelling it from Earth’s orbit toward the moon. Launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Artemis II is the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. […]