Lakiesha Hawkins, Nasa’s acting deputy associate administrator for exploration systems development, said: “The mission continues to go well as the crew prepares to transition back to Earth and we get ready for entry day. “The team is turning our attention to the return and getting the crew safely home.

Over the past eight days, the world has watched four intrepid explorers leave Earth, fly around the Moon, and make spaceflight history. The moments of reverence, camaraderie, and bravery we’ve witnessed since the launch of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission have done wonders for my faith in humanity, but sadly, all good things must come to an end.

NASA has released an official playlist curated by astronauts for the Artemis II mission, offering a glimpse into the music that will accompany the crew on their journey around the Moon.

When the crew of the Artemis II mission to the moon splash lands off the coast Friday, it won’t be San Diego’s first moment in the NASA spotlight. It won’t even be the first time a spacecraft has splashed down in the same general location.

Conspiracy theorists are going bonkers over a new NASA video they claim “proves” the Artemis II mission to the moon is staged in front of a green screen. The brave crew gave a live interview over the weekend to CNN, discussing their journey to the moon while a plush toy named “Rise” floated around the capsule as a sign of zero gravity.

Over seven hours, the astronauts took thousands of photos that will help inform scientists’ understanding of the moon. The first ones have now been released.