One week has passed since Artemis II returned to Earth after a historic mission around the Moon. We laughed, we cried, and we pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, setting the stage for future innovation and exploration. We’re just getting started.
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A new Golden Age of exploration is here and we’re building the team to lead it. NASA Force applications open today at 1pm ET. Join NASA through a 1–2 year appointment and work on the missions pushing America higher, farther, and faster than ever before.
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The ground platform structure that launched Artemis II is completing its move back to @NASAKennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building, ahead of preparations for Artemis III. Watch the Mobile Launcher roll on our static feed:
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"Victor, Christina, Jeremy, just... thank you. This was an unbelievable adventure and it was made possible by this crew and the support of each other throughout the whole thing." - @Astro_Reid, commander of Artemis II.
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“The difference now is, when we come before you now, we’ve done this together. We took your hearts with us, and your hearts lifted our hearts.” - @Astro_Christina on the positive impact of the mission.
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"We did what we said we were going to do. And now we've got to step out and just face that reality—that's a great thing." - @AstroVicGlover on the public's interest in the mission.
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LIVE: Back at home in Houston, our Artemis II astronauts are talking about their mission around the Moon.
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Our mobile launcher - the ground platform structure that launched the Artemis II Moon mission - is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at @NASAKennedy. Next up: Preparations for Artemis III. Watch our static feed:
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Reply all: Hello from space! When they weren't taking amazing space photos, conducting science, or talking to people back on Earth, the @NASAArtemis II astronauts completed other work – like sending emails – with tablets and smartphones.
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"The gratitude of seeing what we saw, doing what we did… it’s too big to just be in one body." In the newest episode of our Curious Universe podcast, hear some of the first reactions from Artemis II astronauts after their Moon mission:
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The bad news? There is no more Artemis II live mission coverage for you to watch. The good news? New Artemis II imagery continues to roll in. We're continuing to unveil new images from the Artemis II mission. You can find them here:
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The first Canadian to fly to the Moon and back. 🥹🌙 We are so proud of you, Jeremy! 📷: NASA
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And everything under the Sun is in tune 🎶 This image from the eclipse during the Artemis II lunar flyby captures a halo of light around the Moon. Scientists are still investigating if the glow comes from interstellar dust or the solar corona.
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The time has come for America to get underway on nuclear power in space🇺🇸
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Jesse, Steve, Laddy, and Vlad….such an incredible feeling to welcome you aboard Integrity after a nearly 700,000 mile journey. Forever thankful for your service to our crew and the nation.
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The world watched. Artemis II carried humans farther into space than we’ve ever been in over half a century and showed a new generation what exploration looks like. The journey back to the Moon is underway. Artemis III is up next.
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Now that the Artemis II crew is home, what's next for our Artemis program? We're preparing to launch Artemis missions every year. Artemis III is next up in 2027, with Artemis IV landing on the Moon in 2028. Learn more about the Artemis mission cadence:
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New photos from the Moon! We're continuing to unveil new images from the Artemis II mission—including these two photos from April 6, showing a crescent Earthrise and a closeup of the lunar farside. Keep up with the latest:
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Want to hear more from the Artemis II astronauts? Fresh off their return to Earth, the crew will hold a news conference at 2:30pm ET (1830 UTC) on Thursday, April 16, to discuss their mission:
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LIVE: Looking for more space action following Artemis II? We have you covered! Tune in to watch a cargo spacecraft arrive at the @Space_Station, delivering over 11,000 pounds of science, supplies, and equipment for the crew in orbit.
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We've continued to comb through our images to find the best to share from the Artemis II return to Earth ! Check out some of the newest uploads from the HQ Photo teams coverage of #artemis II.
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Launching on April 1st meant I got back in time to celebrate my 23rd wedding anniversary with Catherine today! Grateful to be able to share this zero g photo of my wedding ring in person over dinner tonight… as well as some cuddle time on Earth.
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Thank you for following Artemis II. We’re just getting started. Welcome to the Artemis generation.
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Artemis II Moon mission complete! ✅✅✅✅✅✅ - Space Launch System rocket launched crew into space - Orion spacecraft kept astronauts safe - Flew around the Moon, observed its far side - New human spaceflight distance record - Crew safely returned to Earth - Inspired the WORLD
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Home, again! Mission complete. I hope we glorified God, humanity, our families and our terrific teams a @NASA and @csa_asc. Time to share the good news!
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"We are a mirror, reflecting you." Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen discusses ways that the crew worked together and supported each other throughout their lunar mission.
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"We are fortunate to be in this agency at this time together." Artemis II pilot Victor Glover expresses gratitude for everyone who supported him throughout his lunar mission.
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"It's a special thing to be a human and it's a special thing to be on planet Earth." Remarks from Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman upon arriving to @NASA_Johnson.
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"Planet Earth: You. Are. A. Crew." Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch reflects on what it means to be a "crew."
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LIVE: Safely back on Earth after a trip around the Moon, our @NASAArtemis II astronauts are returning to @NASA_Johnson in Houston. Watch us welcome them back home.
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