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Artemis II Crew Returns Safely After Lunar Flyby

The mission’s results will guide NASA’s planned crewed lunar landings.

Artemis II Splashes Down Safely Off San Diego, Crew Recovered

Artemis II Crew Splashes Down Safely, Completing First Lunar Flyby Mission Since Apollo

Artemis II Heads Home After Lunar Flyby With Friday Pacific Splashdown Planned

Artemis II Heads Home After Record Lunar Flyby, Far-Side Images Released

Artemis II Completes Far-Side Lunar Flyby, Sets Farthest-From-Earth Record

Artemis II Crew Breaks Human Distance Record as Orion Begins Far‑Side Moon Flyby

Artemis II Set for Moon Flyby Today and a New Farthest-From-Earth Record

Artemis II On Track for Monday Lunar Flyby After Midcourse Milestone

Artemis II Cruises Toward Lunar Flyby After Flawless Engine Burn

Artemis II Leaves Earth Orbit After Translunar Burn to Begin Lunar Flyby Trip

Artemis II Lifts Off, Sending Four Astronauts Toward a Lunar Flyby

NASA Targets March Window for Artemis II After Hydrogen Leak Halts Rehearsal

Artemis II Moon Rocket Begins Roll to Pad as NASA Opens Final Test Campaign

NASA Targets Feb. 5, 2026 Earliest Launch for Artemis II Crewed Moon Flyby