Artemis 2 commander broke NASA protocol after splashdown in the most adorable way

Artemis 2 moon commander broke NASA protocol in the best way | Our favorite photos from NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot | This Artemis 2 camera gear went to the moon. How to get your own Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   April 13, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Artemis 2 moon commander broke NASA protocol in the best way Happy Monday, Space Fans, and do we have some space news for you. NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission returned to Earth over the weekend (more on that later) and our top story for today, now that the crew is back, is this: Artemis 2's commander Reid Wiseman has admitted to breaking NASA protocol, but his resaon is ADORABLE. Check it out above. Reid's Rise Ride. Our favorite photos from NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot Artemis 2 was so awesome, we couldn't kick off with just one story today. So take a minute and bask in the specatacular photos the Artemis 2 astronaut took from the moon here as we look back at the best images from the flight. And of course, that's not all. You'll see more Artemis 2 news below, as well as a look at the latest launch to the ISS, some asteroid Apophis news and more! Read on below! Behold, the moon!   Space deal of the day This Artemis 2 camera gear went to the moon. How to get your own Speaking of Artemis 2 photos, the cameras onboard were surprisingly down-to-Earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning shots of Earth, the moon and space. Read More Artemis 2: NASA's new moonshot Splashdown for Artemis 2 moon astronauts! Like I mentioned above, the Artemis 2 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday evening with a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. See stunning video and photos of how it happened here! Guess who's back? 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life' (Ronaldo Schemidt/Getty Images) The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words. They sent poets This Week In Space podcast: Ep 205 — All About Artemis So Artemis 2 is back on Earth. What did it all mean! Space.com's Editor in Chief Tariq Malik teams up with the National Space Society's Rod Pyle to recap it all here in our This Week In Space podcast. Watch the episode Skywatching What Artemis 2's rare solar eclipse from the moon looked like NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts called it "unreal." Now you can see for yourself what Artemis 2 solar eclipse from the moon looked like to four astronauts in a new NASA video. A rare eclipse 'God of Chaos' asteroid will blaze across the 2029 sky A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event. It may not be a solar eclipse, but here's why you may want to travel to see it. Apophis when? Spaceflight What's next for Artemis 3 and beyond NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor. Shoot for the moon Huge Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station There's more happening in space than just Artemis 2. A massive Northrop Grumman cargo ship just delivered more than 5 tons of supplies to the ISS. Here's how it happened. Special delivery Science & Astronomy A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites & more We rely on technology for everyday life now more than ever. But scientists say a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt everything we rely on. Here's how. Solar prep or paranoia? SpaceX Video: SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' & lands rocket (SpaceX) Before Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL could reach the space station, it had to hitch a ride to orbit with SpaceX. Relive how SpaceX's Falcon 9 not only launched it to space, but returned for a stunning landing. Watch the launch/landing Today in Space Photo of the day: Artemis 2 astronauts are home again When NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts returned to Earth, it was our first chance to see what a moon crew recovery would look like this century. In this photo, Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch celebrate their Earthly return. See how it was made here. Learn about the photo On this day in in 1969: NASA Launches Nimbus 3 For our history throwback today, we're going back to 1969 when NASA launched a new weather satellite called Nimbus 3. This was the third in a series to test new technologies for weather forecasting. See how it happened here. Watch the video Editor's Note Have a great week! Welcome to a new week in space! We may not have Artemis 2 at the moon anymore (I know, I'm sad, too), but we do expect to learn more about how the Orion capsule fared and how the crew is doing, so be on the look out for that at Space.com this week. The 2026 Space Symposium is underway this week and we'll be there to bring you the latest. Until then, keep looking up! Tariq Malik Editor-in-Chief, Space.com Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission.   Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036