Artemis II continues to captivate millions around the world, as the crew’s journey to the Moon unfolds live — offering breathtaking views of the rarely seen far side of the lunar surface, alongside more down-to-earth challenges, including a persistent onboard toilet issue.
More than 16 million people have tuned in to NASA’s live feed, and many caught this exchange between Ground Control and the crew just a short while ago.
To discuss it all, France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olivier Sanguy, Editor-in-Chief of Space News, in Toulouse.
Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon
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Wed 22:12 - DW All
NASA's Artemis II rocket lifts off for the moon
Wed 22:12 - DW Top
NASA's Artemis II rocket lifts off for the moon
Wed 22:38 - Washington Examiner
Artemis II lifts off with four astronauts on journey to moon and back
Wed 22:38 - France 24
Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission with diverse crew
Wed 22:39 - Al Jazeera English
NASA successfully launches historic Artemis II moon mission
Thu 00:43 - El Pais
Most powerful manned rocket launches four Artemis 2 astronauts on historic journey
Thu 03:28 - Euronews
Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage
Thu 05:44 - Euronews
Watch: NASA's Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission
Thu 06:15 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Artemis flies towards the Moon, Trump delivered a speech [SHORT DAY'S EVENTS]
Thu 07:43 - Euronews
In pictures: Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission to the Moon and back
Thu 07:53 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Towards the Moon: Follow the historic Artemis II mission live
Thu 08:41 - La Repubblica (IT)
Artemis to the Moon, alarm light in the toilet. What happens if it's the bathroom that breaks
Thu 09:03 - France 24
Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission
Thu 09:51 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Thu 12:20 - BBC Headlines
Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
Fri 00:16 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts ignite engines and head for lunar flyby
Fri 00:16 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts ignite engines and head for lunar flyby
Fri 03:38 - DW All
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon
Fri 03:38 - DW Top
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon
Fri 03:38 - DW World
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon
Fri 06:26 - Euronews
Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards moon after spending day around Earth
Fri 06:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Ziobro's people saw about the pedophilia scandal, the Artemis 2 night maneuver [SHORT DAY'S EVENTS]
Fri 08:21 - Euronews
Artemis II astronauts describe 'breathtaking views' in space as they rocket toward the Moon
Fri 13:00 - France 24
Artemis II: Astronauts send first pictures of Earth as rocket leaves orbit
Fri 13:43 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
Fri 15:55 - Washington Examiner
White House report card: Artemis launch and NATO insults can’t distract from Iran war questions
Fri 22:13 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts cross halfway point between Earth and Moon
Sat 00:09 - Fox News
Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon; NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft
Sat 04:53 - Al Jazeera English
NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II
Sat 08:17 - DW Top
Artemis II passes halfway point to Moon, sends Earth photos
Sat 08:17 - DW All
Artemis II passes halfway point to Moon, sends Earth photos
Sat 15:34 - France 24
Space: Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
Sun 00:04 - BBC Headlines
'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon
Sun 05:49 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts will study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes
Sun 08:59 - Fox News
Artemis II astronauts face toilet trouble as they head toward the moon
Sun 15:03 - BBC Headlines
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
Sun 19:09 - France 24
Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon
Sun 23:02 - BBC Headlines
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth