Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
The Atlantic • Rebecca Boyle

NASA releases Artemis II ‘moon joy’ highlights as lunar flyby images and Earth–Moon alignment go public

NASA has published new video highlights from the Artemis II crew’s return journey, including moments described as “moon joy” and the team in high spirits after a record-breaking Moon slingshot. The release follows imagery from the lunar flyby showing Earth and the Moon in the same frame, partially illuminated by the Sun, reigniting public and expert discussion of the mission’s visual legacy.

Also: The Independent and NASA
2026-04-10T08:01:15.152536-07:00
Satellite   AI   Europe  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

ESA Launches 7 New Missions to Supercharge Space Data Transfer

By Universe Today: Space is getting crowded - and not just with satellites, but with the massive amounts of data they’re generating. The amount of information being generated and passed through orbit is exploding.

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s Chang’e-7 arrives at spaceport for lunar south pole exploration mission

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Chang’e-7 arrives at spaceport for lunar south pole exploration mission China’s multi-element Chang’e-7 lunar spacecraft has arrived at Wenchang spaceport for launch preparations ahead of a planned liftoff in the second half of 2026.

2026-04-10T05:07:24.499216-07:00