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NASA Cuts Off Chappell Roan Song During Artemis II Astronauts' Wakeup Call

NASA Cuts Off Chappell Roan Song During Artemis II Astronauts' Wakeup Call

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on April 1, 2026, is the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. The mission includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. This mission is notable for including the first woman and the first Black astronaut to travel to the vicinity of the Moon. As part of the mission's daily routine, NASA played Chappell Roan's song 'Pink Pony Club' to wake up the astronauts. However, the song was abruptly cut off by mission control after the word 'heels' was sung, leaving the crew, including Commander Reid Wiseman, jokingly disappointed as they were eagerly awaiting the chorus. The Orion spacecraft, part of the Artemis II mission, has passed its midpoint and is on a 10-day journey around the Moon, expected to return to Earth on April 11.

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

By Joey Roulette HOUSTON, Texas April 6 (Reuters) - The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission entered the moon's gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans

NASA's Artemis II Mission to Surpass Apollo 13's Distance Record with Historic Moon Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission to Surpass Apollo 13's Distance Record with Historic Moon Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to achieve a significant milestone as its crew prepares for a historic lunar flyby. The mission, which marks the first crewed flight of NASA's Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft, aims to test critical systems for future deep-space exploration. The four-person crew, consisting of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will travel farther from Earth than any humans have in over 50 years. The mission's trajectory will take them on a figure-eight path around the moon, similar to the Apollo 13 mission, but will exceed the previous distance record by over 4,100 miles. This mission is a crucial step in NASA's long-term goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the moon and preparing for future Mars missions.

NASA's Artemis II Mission Nears Moon with Astronauts Preparing for Lunar Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission Nears Moon with Astronauts Preparing for Lunar Flyby

The Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, is currently on its trajectory to orbit the moon. The mission includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. As of April 5, the Orion spacecraft is approximately 206,482 miles from Earth and traveling at a velocity of 1,771 mph, with about 75,000 miles remaining to reach the moon. The crew is preparing for a lunar flyby scheduled for April 6, which will allow them to view the far side of the moon. The mission is a 10-day flight designed to take the crew farther into space than any previous human mission, although it will not land on the moon. The Artemis II tracker, known as the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW), provides real-time updates on the spacecraft's position and velocity.

NASA's Artemis II Mission Progresses Toward Lunar Milestone

NASA's Artemis II Mission Progresses Toward Lunar Milestone

NASA's Artemis II mission, led by Commander Reid Wiseman, is making significant progress as the crew travels towards the Moon. The mission, which includes NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, is currently more than two-thirds of the way to its lunar destination. This mission aims to surpass the distance record set by Apollo 13 and is a critical step in testing the Orion spacecraft's systems. The crew's journey is being documented through a photo gallery and a 24/7 livestream, allowing the public to follow along as they approach this historic milestone.

NASA's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Conduct Lunar Flyby to Test Orion Systems

NASA's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Conduct Lunar Flyby to Test Orion Systems

NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed test flight under the Artemis program, is currently underway. The mission involves four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—flying aboard the Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back. The mission aims to test the spacecraft's systems in a deep space environment. The crew launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is participating in various tests, including manual spacecraft operations and evaluations of life-support, propulsion, power, thermal, and navigation systems. The mission also includes lunar surface observations and human health studies. The Artemis II mission is a 10-day journey, with the spacecraft expected to travel a total of 695,081 miles, passing within 4,066 miles of the lunar surface at its closest approach.

NASA's Artemis II Crew Captures Unseen Image of Moon's Far Side

NASA's Artemis II Crew Captures Unseen Image of Moon's Far Side

NASA has shared an image of the Moon captured by the Artemis II crew, showcasing the Orientale Basin on the lunar disk's right edge, a view never seen before. The Artemis II mission, which includes astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, is the first human journey towards the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The mission aims to photograph the Moon's far side and break distance records for human spaceflight, traveling over 400,000 km from Earth before looping around the Moon and returning. The nearly 10-day mission is set to conclude with a Pacific splashdown on April 10.

NASA's Artemis II Mission Achieves Historic Lunar Flyby and Distance Record

NASA's Artemis II Mission Achieves Historic Lunar Flyby and Distance Record

NASA's Artemis II mission, featuring a four-person crew including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, is set to make a historic lunar flyby. Scheduled for April 6, 2026, the mission will see the crew make their closest approach to the Moon and break a 56-year-old distance record. The mission's timeline includes a live coverage starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, with key events such as a crew briefing with Mission Control, remarks on surpassing the farthest distance traveled from Earth, and a seven-hour lunar observation period. During this period, the crew will observe both the near and far sides of the Moon, rotating in pairs to manage space at the observation windows. A significant moment will occur when the spacecraft passes behind the Moon, temporarily losing contact with Mission Control, before reestablishing communication as it emerges. The mission will conclude with the transfer of imagery to NASA's science team for review.

Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

NASA's Artemis II Mission Embarks on Lunar Flyby with Orion Spacecraft

NASA's Artemis II Mission Embarks on Lunar Flyby with Orion Spacecraft

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully departed Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone as it embarks on a lunar flyby. The mission, which includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, is the first crewed mission to leave Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. The Orion spacecraft, launched by NASA's Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, is on a 10-day test flight around the Moon. After reaching space, Orion deployed its solar array wings and transitioned into flight operations. A key translunar injection burn propelled the spacecraft out of Earth orbit towards the Moon. The mission aims to conduct a lunar flyby on April 6, where astronauts will capture high-resolution images and observations of the Moon's surface, including its far side.

NASA's Artemis II Crew Completes Orbital Adjustment, Prepares for Lunar Mission

NASA's Artemis II Crew Completes Orbital Adjustment, Prepares for Lunar Mission

The Artemis II mission, part of NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon, has successfully completed its perigee raise burn, an orbital adjustment maneuver. This operation involved firing the spacecraft's main engine for 43 seconds to stabilize its orbit and align its trajectory towards the Moon. The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, is now in a rest period before beginning their first full day in space. The mission management team will soon assess the spacecraft's systems to approve the upcoming translunar injection burn, which will propel the crew towards the Moon.

NASA's Artemis II Mission Departs Earth Orbit for Historic Lunar Journey

NASA's Artemis II Mission Departs Earth Orbit for Historic Lunar Journey

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully left Earth's orbit, marking the first crewed lunar trajectory in over 53 years. The mission, launched from Kennedy Space Center, involves four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, which completed a critical engine burn to set a course for the Moon. This mission is a significant milestone in human space exploration, testing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule under deep-space conditions. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is set to perform a lunar flyby, gathering data crucial for future missions.