NASA's Artemis II astronauts safely return to Earth after lunar mission
The Artemis II crew has safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing a historic mission orbiting the Moon and returning to Earth for the first time in over 50 years.The four astronauts parachuted into the sea off the Southern California coast at 5:07 pm Pacific time after a high-speed re-entry that tested the Orion capsule's heat shield.The crew members-NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen-completed a 10-day voyage that took them farther into space than any humans have traveled before.They looped around the far side of the Moon, testing critical spacecraft systems including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 02:03 LONDON
NASA's Artemis II lunar mission faces toilet system malfunctions, forcing astronauts to use backup urine collection bags
NASA's Artemis II lunar mission has encountered a setback as its toilet system experiences malfunctions. These issues have surfaced since the crewed capsule's launch, leading astronauts to rely on backup urine collection bags until repairs can be made. The problem appears to stem from a potential blockage caused by ice, which is preventing the toilet from effectively flushing urine overboard. Despite these complications, the capsule remains functional for solid waste disposal, a necessary reassurance as the mission progresses. The mission control team has been monitoring the situation closely, with pilot Victor Glover providing updates on the conditions inside the Orion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Apr 2026 05:12 LONDON
