Photograph: Nasa via the New York TimesAstronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into space than any humans before. A version of the Artemis II toilet was tested on the International Space Station several years ago but remains prone to dysfunction. The crew of Artemis II talk about their experience just after completing the translunar injection burn that is leading them towards the moon. Explaining the Artemis II mission. The Artemis II mission is part of an ambitious plan to repeatedly return to the moon, with the goal of establishing a permanent lunar base offering a platform for further exploration.

Source: The Irish Times April 06, 2026 17:24 UTC