Stephen Lillie's Artemis II Cartoon Satirises Space Exploration
A new cartoon by Stephen Lillie humorously depicts the return of the Artemis II crew, offering a witty critique of modern space missions and their societal implications.
A new cartoon by Stephen Lillie humorously depicts the return of the Artemis II crew, offering a witty critique of modern space missions and their societal implications.
NASA's Artemis II crew is set to splash down off San Diego on April 10, marking the end of their lunar flyby mission. The astronauts are securing equipment and rehearsing entry procedures for a safe return to Earth.
The Artemis II astronauts, having traveled over half a million miles, now confront the most hazardous segment: a 25,000 mph re-entry through Earth's atmosphere, relying on a heat shield that previously failed in tests.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts photographed the Orientale basin on the moon's far side, with viewers spotting a smiley face. The crew also proposed naming craters after personal connections.
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RecommendedArtemis II crew describe a breathtaking solar eclipse near the Moon, while the UK experiences record April temperatures. Other headlines include a sentencing in Matthew Perry's death and a report on UK mental health care.
NASA's Artemis II crew recounts their awe-inspiring experience witnessing a rare eclipse near the Moon's far side, describing it as breathtaking. The astronauts, in high spirits, are returning to Earth after a record-breaking lunar orbit.
NASA transforms electromagnetic energy from space into sound, revealing the universe's vibrations. Artemis II astronauts listen to pop music while exploring lunar mysteries.
The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed Apollo 13's distance record, traveling farthest from Earth. The mission faced tech issues and emotional highs in under 10 days, as detailed by science editor Ian Sample.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts detailed their mission highlights, including witnessing a rare solar eclipse near the Moon's far side and life in microgravity aboard Orion, as they return to Earth.
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NASA officials are ensuring a safe splashdown for the Artemis II astronauts off San Diego, while gathering crucial human health data for future lunar and Mars missions.
Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, known as 'astro sisters', made history with the first moonship-to-spaceship radio call during NASA's Artemis II mission, bridging 230,000 miles between the Moon and ISS.
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RecommendedThe Artemis II crew has proposed naming two lunar craters after Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife and their spacecraft, continuing a poignant Apollo tradition during their historic moon mission.
NASA officials warn there is effectively 'no plan B' if the Artemis II heat shield fails during reentry, considered the mission's most dangerous phase. Administrator Jared Isaacman expressed concerns as the crew prepares for splashdown.
Experts warn NASA's Artemis II mission is dangerously similar to past disasters, with an untested heat shield and trajectory risking crew safety during Earth re-entry at 25,000 mph.
NASA has identified a rare daytime fireball as a meteor that streaked across northeastern America, with over 200 eyewitness reports detailing its trajectory and spectacular disintegration.
NASA's Artemis II crew created a hilarious parody of 80s sitcom intros, prompting a delighted response from Full House star John Stamos, who called it an honour.
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RecommendedNASA has identified a bright daytime fireball seen across the northeastern United States as a meteor, using over 200 eyewitness reports to track its 117-mile path at 30,000 mph.
The Artemis II crew captured a breathtaking 'Earthset' image during their lunar flyby, revealing Earth setting over the moon's horizon. This photo nods to Apollo's 'Earthrise' and includes hidden details like meteor craters and Australia's clouds.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman's 2017 fortune cookie prediction of a 'visit to a strange place' has materialized during the Artemis II mission, where he set a new distance record from Earth.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth in high spirits after a historic lunar flyby, setting a new distance record and conducting groundbreaking observations.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth in high spirits after a successful lunar flyby, setting a new distance record and conducting groundbreaking observations.
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RecommendedNASA's Artemis II mission achieved a historic lunar flyby, with new video footage capturing critical moments as the spacecraft orbited the Moon, marking a major step toward human return.
Guardian columnist Zoe Williams argues that space missions like Artemis II are a wasteful distraction from Earth's urgent crises, citing the Fermi paradox and public backlash.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts describe powerful emotions as they soar over the moon, capturing unprecedented images of craters and ridges during their journey home.
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