On the shoulders of giants... 🧑🏼‍🚀 The Artemis II crew aboard Integrity have officially traveled farther into space than any humans before, passing the record set during Apollo. Our live coverage continues: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dGYljDRvjEKX

LIVE: Watch with us as the Artemis II astronauts make their closest approach to the Moon, traveling farther from Earth than ever before. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dGYljDRvjEKX

Tired: Monday Wired: Moonday Today our Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon! Tune in, starting at 1pm ET (1700 UTC) as they view parts of the Moon never seen by human eyes. Watch it live with us: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

"Welcome to my old neighborhood." Our @NASAArtemis II astronauts woke up on the sixth day of their mission to a special message recorded in 2025 by astronaut Jim Lovell, the pilot of Apollo 8.

Make new friends, but keep the old. A new photo captures the Moon's near side on the right (the side we see from Earth, identifiable by its dark splotches) and its far side on the left. The Artemis II crew are the first to see the far side with human eyes.

Morning routine: Wake up, shave, make the bed, witness something that's never before been seen by human eyes. The Artemis II crew is preparing for today's lunar flyby, when they will see the Moon's far side.

You had us at cosmic brownie!✨ The @NASAArtemis II crew has quite a selection to choose from for midday meals. Tell us your lunar lunch pick!

One lunar flyby. Four astronauts. 10 days in space. Lots of questions! Get mission details and answers to your most pressing questions like what the astronauts are eating, what they will see during the flyby, and how you can follow along. Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/4sTXY5I

We're going farther than ever before 🚀 Today, the Artemis II crew will break the record for how far humans have traveled from Earth as they fly around the far side of the Moon. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC). Watch Artemis II make history: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

Sweet dreams, @NASAArtemis II crew. One last look at the Moon before flight day six and your epic lunar flyby, taking you farther into space than humans have EVER traveled.

“On the Moon is a photo of my family. I pray it reminds you that we and America and all of the world are cheering you on.” Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke recorded a message for the Artemis II crew. Fitting that they hear his words as they close in on their lunar destination.

No days off when you’re Moonbound. @Astro_Christina continues prep for tomorrow’s lunar flyby after completing her workout. Meanwhile, our entire world watches in anticipation with hope and excitement as the @NASAArtemis II crew presses on toward the Moon.

The Moon is special in so many ways. Scientifically, it provides opportunities we simply don't have on Earth. It's near enough to reach with robotic explorers and humans. And for all of us on Earth, it's special because it's ours. 🩶

LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission ahead of the lunar flyby set for Monday, April 6. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1qxoNeBEnMkJv

One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon. This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6.

One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon. This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fifth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6.

These four astronauts are currently on a mission to fly around the Moon—and soon they'll break the record for how far humans have traveled from Earth! Meet our Artemis II crew 👇

We're going to work! As our Artemis II astronauts begin their fifth flight day, they're listening to today's wakeup song: "Working Class Heroes (Work)" by CeeLo Green.

Thanks to our @NASAArtemis II astronauts for working on the weekend! The fourth day of their mission brought more crew preparations for Monday's trip around the Moon and stunning new images from their vantage point. What views are you most excited to see?

History in the making In this new image from our @NASAArtemis II crew, you can see Orientale basin on the right edge of the lunar disk. This mission marks the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes.

As communities gather this weekend, @AstroVicGlover reflects on the shared spaceship we all call home: Earth.

The Artemis II crew began their day prepping for their flyby. Tasks include a manual piloting demo with Victor Glover, reviewing lunar science targets, and collecting bio-samples. The Orion spacecraft remains on track for its flight around the Moon! https://go.nasa.gov/4mdWpgr

LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission around the Moon. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mxPaLBwMZjKN

Happens to the best of us 😅 @astro_reid comments on Earth's beauty after noting that the days are blurring together for the Artemis II astronauts.

I'm gonna keep on dancing on the way to the Moon🎵 Today, the Artemis II crew woke up to "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan.

This view just hits different 🌍 @Astro_Christina and @astro_reid take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deep into space toward the Moon.

Lock in, we’re Moonbound. Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to their destination, and preparations for lunar flyby are underway. During their trip around the far side of the Moon, they will capture imagery to share with scientists (and you, too!).

"We can see the Moon out of the docking hatch right now. It's a beautiful sight." Flight day 3 is in the books, and our @NASAArtemis II crew is now closer to the Moon than to Earth. Check out highlights from our lunar mission. What’s been your favorite moment so far?

The Moon astronauts shared their location…with all of us! Follow the crew in real-time on their journey around the far side of the Moon and back to Earth. https://go.nasa.gov/3PNeXYV

Working up an appetite! As @AstroVicGlover gets in his exercise for the day, @Astro_Jeremy is preparing the crew's midday meal.

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LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission around the Moon. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1PKqrEDEPNLGb

TFW you wake up, but life is already a dream ✨ Our Artemis II crew started their third flight day with the sounds of “In a Daydream” by Freddy Jones Band.

"Suddenly, we're up there with them." We're sharing the Artemis II crew's first images from space—keep following our 24/7 live feed for the latest mission updates: https://youtu.be/m3kR2KK8TEs

Good morning, world! 🌎 We have spectacular new high-resolution images of our home planet, all of us looking back through the Orion capsule window at our Artemis II astronauts as they continue their journey to the Moon.

Flight Day 2 for the @NASAArtemis II mission is winding down as the crew preps for sleep after a busy day. Goodnight Crew. Goodnight Moon. 😴

Next stop: lunar flyby. (1/4)

“I’m the space plumber, I’m proud to call myself the space plumber.” Mission specialists like @Astro_Christina train for all roles so they can jump in wherever they’re needed. Sometimes that means fixing vital machinery, like the spacecraft toilet.

LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission around the Moon. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RKjpzMnelgJw

It’s not a straight shot to the far side of the Moon! 🌕 Over approximately 10 days, the Artemis II astronauts will orbit Earth twice before looping around the far side of the Moon in a figure eight and returning home.

We launched Artemis II yesterday. Now what? Four astronauts recently launched from @NASAKennedy to embark on a mission around the Moon. But liftoff was just the beginning.

What would you ask our @NASAArtemis astronauts traveling around the Moon? Reply with your questions and the crew may choose a few to answer during their journey.

Time to wake up! ...if you're going to the Moon. Our Artemis II crew started their second flight day with the sounds of John Legend's "Green Light" (feat. Andre 3000). "Sleepyhead" by Young and Sick roused the crew earlier today.

We are going! With Artemis II's launch, we've taken another step toward a long-term presence on the Moon. Here's a recap of the historic mission so far – and a preview of what's to come. (1/2)

The Orion spacecraft successfully separated from the upper stage of the rocket, and the "proximity operations" test is underway. The Artemis II astronauts are manually piloting Orion similarly to how they would if they were docking with another spacecraft.

LIVE: Artemis leaders are discussing the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission and the next steps for the astronauts headed on their journey around the Moon. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1XxygmQYroWGM

For the first time in over 50 years, humans are Moonbound. (1/3)

We're going around the Moon. Come watch with us. Artemis II's four-astronaut crew is lifting off from @NASAKennedy on an approximately 10-day mission that will bring us closer to living on the Moon and Mars. The launch window opens at 6:24pm ET (2224 UTC). https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jxXgeyMkokJZ

Today's the day. Fueling of the Artemis II Moon rocket is underway. Full coverage of the crewed lunar mission begins at 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 UTC). Check out ways to watch: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

Even in darkness, we glow. In this image of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew, we can see the electric lights of human activity. In the lower right, sunlight illuminates the limb of the planet.