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Artemis II launches Wednesday with four astronauts marking US Moon return after 1972

Artemis II launches Wednesday with four astronauts marking US Moon return after 1972

NASA’s Artemis II is scheduled to launch Wednesday with three men and one woman, the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972. The mission is designed to kick off a new era of American lunar exploration, amid global pressure and comparisons to China’s goal of landing humans on the Moon by 2030.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Artemis II success boosts India Gaganyaan hopes with 2027 launch timeline

Artemis II success boosts India Gaganyaan hopes with 2027 launch timeline

Artemis II’s successful lunar mission is giving scientists confidence as India prepares for Gaganyaan, its ambitious human spaceflight plan. With a target of 2027, the mission is expected to build on techniques and capabilities proven during Artemis II, accelerating India’s path toward crewed exploration. The move signals growing momentum in global human spaceflight.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Artemis II astronauts near Earth after moon voyage called surreal and profound before fiery reentry

Artemis II astronauts near Earth after moon voyage called surreal and profound before fiery reentry

Artemis II astronauts are now nearing Earth after a landmark lunar mission described as surreal and profoundly moving. As they prepare for a fiery reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, NASA and the Defense Department are prioritizing one thing: a safe return. The flight also signals a new era of lunar exploration after decades away from the Moon.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
NASA Artemis II turns Twitch and livestreams into a moonwide hype engine

NASA Artemis II turns Twitch and livestreams into a moonwide hype engine

NASA’s Artemis II has drawn millions by pairing deep-space missions with real-time public engagement. Flight director Zebulon Scoville has pushed outreach through platforms like Twitch, while astronauts amplified the wonder by sharing striking views of the Moon and Earth. The strategy echoes Apollo’s cultural impact, using space excitement to build unity during a turbulent era.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Artemis II astronauts face deep space radiation as NASA tracks health in unprecedented detail

Artemis II astronauts face deep space radiation as NASA tracks health in unprecedented detail

Artemis II will send astronauts farther than ever, placing them in deep space radiation. NASA is monitoring their health with advanced sensors and collecting biological samples to track how radiation affects the body and mind. The findings are expected to shape safety standards for future Moon bases and Mars missions, where long-duration exposure will be a major challenge.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
NASA shares vibrant Earth views from Artemis II with a rare green aurora

NASA shares vibrant Earth views from Artemis II with a rare green aurora

NASA has released fresh Earth images captured by Artemis II astronauts while en route to the Moon. Shot from inside the Orion capsule, the photographs reveal vivid planetary colours and even a striking green aurora. Coming as the mission targets returning humans to the lunar surface, the images provide a rare, firsthand perspective on Earth’s beauty from deep space.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Artemis II shatters Apollo 13 record with farthest human journey and eclipse sighting

Artemis II shatters Apollo 13 record with farthest human journey and eclipse sighting

NASA’s Artemis II crew has reached the farthest distance from Earth ever achieved by humans, surpassing the Apollo 13 record from 1970. Riding in the Orion capsule, four astronauts are on a nearly 10-day mission that revives crewed lunar travel after more than 50 years, highlighted by an unusual eclipse-linked flyby moment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after nearly 10-day moon journey

Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after nearly 10-day moon journey

Artemis II has wrapped up its nearly 10-day lunar flyby, with four astronauts and their capsule returning safely to Earth. The mission marks the first human voyage near the moon in more than fifty years, culminating in a dramatic fiery re-entry. Recovery teams are assisting the crew as NASA looks ahead to future lunar landings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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