THE ARTEMIS II CREW WILL BE FLYING AROUND THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON TODAY – STAY TUNED FOR ALL THE ACTION!
HERE IS WHAT IS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUTS TODAY! YOU CAN SEE THAT AT 6.44 P.M. THEY WILL ACTUALLY LOSE COMMUNICATIONS WITH GROUND CONTROL DURING THEIR LUNAR OBSERVATIONS! YIKES!
Monday, April 6
12:41 a.m.: Orion enters lunar sphere of influence at 41,072 miles from the Moon. 1:30 p.m.: The science officer in mission control will brief the crew on their science goals for the upcoming flyby. 1:56 p.m.: The Artemis II crew is expected surpass the record previously set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970 for the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. 2:45 p.m.: Lunar observations begin. 6:44 p.m.: Mission control expects to temporarily lose communication with the crew as the Orion spacecraft passes behind the Moon. 6:45 p.m.: During “Earthset,” Earth will glide behind the Moon from Orion’s perspective. 7:02 p.m.: Orion reaches its closest approach to the Moon at 4,070 miles above the surface. 7:07 p.m.: Crew reach their maximum distance from Earth during the mission. 7:25 p.m.: “Earthrise” marks Earth coming back into view on the opposite edge of the Moon. 7:25 p.m.: NASA’s Mission Control Center should re -acquire communication with the astronauts. 8:35-9:32 p.m.: During a solar eclipse, the Sun will pass behind the Moon from the crew’s perspective. 9:20 p.m.: Lunar observations conclude.
In a historic moment for NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts made a live video call to Earth just after completing the critical translunar injection burn, setting them on course for the Moon. Mission Commander Reid Wiseman described a breathtaking view of Earth “from pole to pole” that left the entire crew in awe. Mission Specialist Christina Koch added a human touch to the journey, jokingly calling herself the “space plumber” after resolving a minor onboard toilet issue. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared the emotional impact of his first trip to space, saying it made him feel “like a little kid.” Pilot Victor Glover delivered a powerful message of unity, reflecting on how Earth appears as “one thing” from space, emphasizing the importance of putting differences aside. The Artemis II mission marks a major step in NASA’s return to the Moon, combining cutting-edge spaceflight with deeply human moments—from awe-inspiring views to everyday challenges in microgravity.
THE WATERBOYS – YOU SAW THE WHOLE OF THE MOON
“NOW THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT” – THE NASA ARTEMIS II CREW RELEASE WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED FROM A PHOTOGRAPHER’S POINT OF VIEW AS – THEIR “MONEY SHOTS” – AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SPACE! 👍
THE POLICE – WALKING ON THE MOON
Watch coverage of NASA’s Artemis II launch. It’s the first time in more than 50 years astronauts will be sent around the moon and back. The crew consists of NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, as well as Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency.
