Apr 10th 2026
This Week in Space 205
All About Artemis
The Brilliance of Artemis 2
This week's episode is devoted to the flight of Artemis 2. From the spectacular, on-time launch to the lunar flyby to reentry preparation, we chart all the major events of the mission. Some are technical and scientific--the interest in the small meteoritic impacts on the lunar farside and the spectacul solar eclsipse witnessed by the crew—and some are more human interest, such as the messages to the crew from Apollo moonwalker Charlie Duke and the posthumous message from Apollo 8/13 astronaut Jim Lovell, to the very emotional moment where the crew named a crater after Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wife, Carroll. It's a humdinger of a show packed with facts and relevant discussion. Join us!
Main Topic: The Artemis II Mission
- Rod & Tariq Share Launch Site and Newsroom Experiences
- Spacecraft Amenities: The Ongoing Space Toilet Saga
- On-the-Ground Reporting at Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers
- Inside the Orion Capsule: Size, Crew Life, and Design
- Spectacular Launch: Countdown, Liftoff, and Astronaut Impressions
- Cameras and Tech: Photo Gear and Laser Communications on Artemis 2
- Smoothest Crewed Launch Beyond Earth Orbit in Over 50 Years
- Life Aboard Orion: Living Space, Exercise, and Hygiene Challenges
- Emotional Moments: Naming Lunar Craters and Tribute to Crew Family
- Wakeup Calls from Apollo Astronauts—Legacy Meets Next Generation
- Crew Lunar Flyby: Scientific Observations and Lunar Impact Flashes
- Capturing Rare Sights: Earthset, Night Views, and Eclipses from Moon Orbit
- Presidential Call: Communications Hiccups and Political Overtones
- Return and Splashdown: Heat Shield Concerns, Recovery Procedures, and Records Set
- Reflections on Budget Constraints, Press Facilities, and NASA Operations
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