SCIENCE SUNDAY
Artemis II blasts off on historic journey to the Moon
On April 1, NASA's Artemis II made global headlines as it successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, carrying four astronauts on a journey around the moon — the first crewed lunar mission in 54 years. In case you missed it, you can watch the groundbreaking moment here. Here’s everything you need to know: The crew won’t actually be landing on the Moon. They’ll swing within 8,000 kilometers of the lunar surface, in an effort to stress-test the Orion spacecraft ahead of Artemis IV and V, which are slated to actually land on the moon in 2028.
- The astronauts have shared stunning views of the Earth from space — photos that have instantly gone viral.
- NASA issued each astronaut an iPhone 17 Pro Max, marking the first time an iPhone has been fully qualified for extended use in orbit and beyond. The crew has been using them to snap photos out of Orion’s windows.