Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Artemis 2 completes record-breaking lunar flyby

Artemis 2 completes record-breaking moon flyby | Scientists excited for what's next after Artemis 2 | Artemis 2 crew sees rare solar eclipse
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April 7, 2026
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Artemis 2 completes record-breaking moon flyby
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Hello space fans! 

History has been made. Artemis 2 astronauts have looped around the moon, witnessed a rare eclipse and traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them.

But that's not all. In today's issue, we're also diving into what lunar scientists are most excited about, breaking down Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts and gazing at the stunning view of a solar eclipse captured from beyond the moon!
 
Follow the journey
 
 
 
 
 
Artemis 2: NASA's next moonshot
 
Scientists excited for what's next after Artemis 2
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Scientists around the world are celebrating Artemis 2's return to the moon, not just for the historic flyby, but for what comes next. After more than 50 years, humans are back at our nearest neighbor and researchers say this mission could unlock a new era of lunar science.
 
What's next?
 
Artemis 2 crew sees rare solar eclipse
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The Artemis 2 crew has witnessed one of the rarest sights in spaceflight, a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Lasting nearly an hour, the breathtaking view revealed a glowing solar corona wrapped around a dark lunar silhouette with earthshine and distant stars lighting up the scene.
 
See the eclipse
 
A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts
A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts
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Artemis 2 isn't just a return to the moon; it's a mission packed with firsts. From breaking humanity's distance record to sending a more diverse crew farther than ever before. This historic flight is rewriting the spaceflight playbook and paving the way for future lunar missions.
 
Mission milestones
 
 
 
 
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Editor's Note
 
Happy Tuesday!
Thanks for reading! 

That's all for today's dose of space — from historic moon moments to what's next for NASA and beyond.

Keep looking up, and we'll see you tomorrow! 
 
 
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