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Artemis II astronauts face toilet trouble as they head toward the moon
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are more than halfway to the moon after launching Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center, but a familiar problem has surfaced.For the second time since launch, Orion’s toilet is malfunctioning."During the night, we tried to vent the wastewater tank that's attached to the toilet. We had problems with that, due to suspected blockage we think probably due to ice. So we directed the crew overnight to use their collapsible contingency urine devices," Judd Fr...
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rocks central Australia on Easter long weekend
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rocks central Australia on Easter long weekendA magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit AmataThe small town is 116km south of UluruREAD MORE: Visitors BANNED from taking photos at Uluru By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 08:11, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 08:11, 5 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Chilling final words of astronauts who burnt alive during launch rehearsal
Chilling final words of astronauts who burnt alive during launch rehearsalVirgil I. 'Gus' Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee all lost their lives when flames and carbon monoxide consumed the cabin of their spacecraft during a launch rehearsal testNewsGemma Strong Lifestyle Writer08:00, 05 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesThe crew of the Apollo 1 space mission: Command Pilot Virgil I. Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward Higgins White II and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee (from left to right)(Image: Ge...
Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes
Washington: More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes.Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn more about the Moon."The human eye is basically the best camera that could ever or will ever exist," Kelsey Young, the lead scientist for the Artemis 2 mission, told AFP."The number of recepto...
US Artemis II’s moon trip faces challenging toilet mission again over flushing
Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again. The three Americans and one Canadian are set to reach their destination Monday, photographing the mysterious lunar far side as they zoom around. It is the first moon-bound crew in more than 53 years, picking up where Nasa’s Apollo programme left off. “The Earth is quite small, and....
Spektr-M space observatory to search for life signs in the Universe
The process will involve seeking for water traces and radiation from complex molecules and organic compounds
Qatar condemns attacks targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the riots and attacks targeting the Embassy of the sisterly United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus as well as the violation of the inviolability of diplomatic missions that accompanied them.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeting diplomatic premises...
China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist
China’s unmanned submersibles now rank as the world’s largest, with last year’s military parade showcasing two models (HSU001 and AJX002) approaching 20 metres (66 feet) in length. Satellite imagery analysed by Western media also revealed a classified variant exceeding 40 metres at a naval installation, triggering international concern – particularly in the United States. These dimensions created a brand new class of drones known as extra-extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XXLUUVs). They....
Scientists find evidence for theorized gargantuan star explosions
A supernova – the explosive death of a star – is always violent, blasting material into space while typically leaving behind a compact stellar remnant like a neutron star or black hole. But some supernovas involving the largest stars in the cosmos may
Second man to walk on the moon Buzz Aldrin, 96, 'absolutely amazed' by Artemis II mission - and is now calling for NASA to 'occupy Mars'
Second man to walk on the moon Buzz Aldrin, 96, ‘absolutely amazed’ by Artemis II mission - and is now calling for NASA to 'occupy Mars'By CAROLINE GRAHAM, US EDITOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 00:56, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 00:56, 5 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Artemis II crew tells NBC News what sleep is like in space
Artemis II crew tells NBC News what sleep is like in space
Full interview: Artemis II astronauts on their historic moon mission
The Artemis II astronauts spoke with CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann from space as they flew closer to the moon.
'Not the moon that I'm used to seeing': Artemis II astronauts describe seeing the far side
Space'Not the moon that I'm used to seeing': Artemis II astronauts describe seeing the far sideIn an interview with NBC News from the Orion capsule, the crew described seeing the moon from a new angle, feelings of awe and humility, and their very human concerns in space.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTom Costello speaks with Artemis II crew during their moon mission13:18Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 4, 2026, 7:22 PM...
How likely is a 'white Easter'?
How likely is a 'white Easter'?Image source, Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesBySimon King and Sarah Keith-LucasLead Weather PresentersPublished3 minutes agoCommentsHave you heard that snow at Easter is just as common as it is at Christmas?"Dreaming of a white Easter" does not quite have the same ring to it as the Bing Crosby classic. Although we do not have quite as many white Easters as white Christmases, the chances are not too dissimilar.However, it is not an easy comparison to mak...
NBC News talks to Artemis II crew as they speed toward the moon
As Orion speeds toward the moon, NBC News’ Tom Costello spoke with the Artemis II astronauts from deep in space. The crew is now preparing to capture photos of the far side of the moon, including portions that have never before been seen by humans.
Artemis II astronauts share message for the planet: "You're on a spaceship called Earth"
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have passed the halfway point between the Earth and the moon. Mark Strassmann spoke with the astronauts about the accomplishment.
Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,100-year-old sling bullet in Israel — inscribed with a sarcastic message aimed at enemy forces.The scientists found the bullet in a necropolis area along an ancient road at Hippos, once a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era. The city was known as Susita during the Hellenistic period, which lasted from 323 B.C. to about 31 B.C.The projectile, which officials date to the second century B.C., was carved with the Greek word, "Learn," according to a pres...
Astronauts onboard Artemis II set to be the first humans to see the moon's most mysterious feature in sunlight
Astronauts onboard Artemis II set to be the first humans to see the moon's most mysterious feature in sunlightBy NICK CONSTABLE, REPORTER Published: 22:54, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 22:54, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave
World German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave April 4, 20265:45 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Rob Schmitz , Avery Keatley German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave Listen · 6:59 6:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5763625/nx-s1-9717001" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Tom Costello speaks with Artemis II crew during their moon mission
NBC News' Tom Costello speaks with the crew of Artemis II as they make their journey to the moon. The astronauts describe their emotions on the mission, as well as what daily life is like inside the Orion capsule.