The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon. Here’s what happens next

Artemis II hit a key milestone Thursday when Orion ignited its engine, propelling the crew on a trip that will reach deeper into space than any human has traveled.

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 2

As of Thursday, April 2, the Moon phase is North America is Waning Gibbous, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience

Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.

Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon

The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.

'On our way': Artemis II completes milestone moon burn. What to know.

Track the progress of the Artemis II mission with the latest updates and news from the historic mission to the moon's orbit.

After toilet and email issues, Artemis II astronauts prepare to head for the moon

A key engine burn Thursday is expected to put NASA's Artemis II astronauts on an irreversible path around the moon.
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Artemis II flight tracker: Live updates as astronauts pass halfway point

It's a beautiful sight." The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are now closer to the moon than they are to Earth, the first time humans have even approached the moon for more than half a century.