Nasa's Artemis II mission was a triumph - but when will astronauts land on the Moon?
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
Farewell for now from outer space.
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Artemis II live: Crew splash down in Pacific Ocean after history-making Moon mission
The astronauts on board have travelled further from Earth than any humans.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3dlnzv5r71t?app-referrer=deep-linkArtemis II live: Crew to return home after historic mission furthest from Earth - BBC News
Artemis II live: Crew splash down in Pacific Ocean after history-making Moon mission
The astronauts on board have travelled further from Earth than any humans.
Artemis II Lunar Flyby - NASA
The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal regions of the Moon's far side, as well as an in-space solar eclipse. Released April 7, 2026, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen captured the images during the mission’s seven-hour flyby on April 6, 2026, showing humanity’s return to the Moon’s vicinity.
Astronauts head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
One of the crew say they have seen "sights that no human has ever seen" after travelling beyond the far side of the Moon.
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