Artemis II just set a new distance-from-Earth record
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed a historic lunar flyby, with the crew traveling farther from Earth than any humans in recorded history. The uncrewed capsule and its four astronauts orbited the far side of the moon before beginning their return journey. This milestone marks a significant step toward NASA's goal of returning humans to the lunar surface by 2028.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize the emotional and historical significance of the achievement, highlighting it as humanity's return to lunar exploration after a 50+ year gap. Coverage focuses on the astronauts' experiences, stunning lunar photography, and the broader implications for space exploration's future.
Center and independent sources present the mission as a straightforward factual accomplishment, reporting the distance record and technical details while contextualizing it within NASA's longer-term lunar program objectives.
Right-leaning outlets highlight personal and spiritual dimensions of the mission, including an astronaut's Easter message and religious reflections during the flyby. Coverage also emphasizes human interest angles and the crew's personal connections to the mission.
Key Differences
- Left outlets lead with historical magnitude and emotional resonance, while right outlets emphasize personal faith moments and spiritual reflections from crew members.
- Right-leaning sources uniquely highlight an astronaut's gospel message and the naming of a lunar feature after the mission commander's late wife, angles largely absent from left and center coverage.
- Center sources maintain more neutral, technical framing focused on mission parameters and program timelines, contrasting with left's historical narrative and right's personal/spiritual angle.
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LA TimesAApr 6, 5:41 PM
An emotional Artemis II crew flies past moon, traveling farther than any humans in history
NASA's Artemis II crew described the far side of the moon in eloquent detail, named a crater after Cmdr. Reid Wiseman's late wife and spoke of their immense love for Earth.
NBC NewsBApr 7, 12:53 PM
See the first close-up photos of the moon from NASA's Artemis II mission
For the first time ever, humans have glimpsed the entire far side of the moon with their own eyes — and their photos are beginning to come in
CBS NewsBApr 7, 12:58 PM
How the Artemis II crew made history
NASA is celebrating some record-breaking moments that occurred during the Artemis II mission to the moon. Les Johnson, a former chief technologist for NASA, explains.
LA TimesAApr 1, 5:13 PM
NASA will attempt to launch astronauts to the moon today. What to know and how to watch
Live coverage for NASA's Artemis II mission is underway. The mission aims to send humans to the moon for the first time in a half-century.
LA TimesAApr 1, 10:44 PM
NASA launches humans to moon for first time in half-century
NASA launched the Artemis II mission, which will carry humans to the moon for the first time since 1972.
The VergeBApr 6, 5:24 PM
NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon
In this handout image provided by NASA, Orion snapped this high-resolution selfie in space with a camera mounted on one of its solar array wings during a routine external inspection of the spacecraft
CBS NewsBApr 7, 2:49 AM
Watch: Trump calls Artemis II crew, congratulates them on historic trip around moon
President Trump spoke with the crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday as they capped off a historic day that saw them loop around the far side of the moon and begin their return to Earth.
ABC NewsBApr 7, 3:25 AM
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon
CBS NewsBApr 7, 5:20 AM
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
New York TimesAApr 7, 8:03 AM
Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon
The NASA lunar flyby took the four crew members farther from Earth than any humans. They witnessed a solar eclipse and received praise in a call from President Trump.
The VergeBApr 6, 8:40 PM
Artemis II astronauts break a record, name a crater
Artemis II is capturing images of the far side of the Moon, partially visible here, which can’t be seen from Earth. | Image: NASA A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke
ABC NewsBApr 6, 6:49 AM
Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
HuffPostCApr 5, 12:19 AM
Artemis II Toilet Acts Up Again As Astronauts Speed Toward The Moon To Break Apollo 13's Record
The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon.
CBS NewsBApr 7, 12:34 PM
Artemis II crew headed back to Earth after lunar flyby
For 40 minutes, all communication dropped and the Artemis II astronauts could only speak with each other as they completed a flyby of the moon's far side. The crew is now headed back to Earth. Mark St
NBC NewsBApr 7, 3:51 AM
Artemis II crew set to return home after lunar journey
Artemis II crew set to return home after lunar journey
The GuardianAApr 7, 1:17 AM
Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby
Crew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the way Artemis II sets new record as astronauts travel farther from Earth than ever
NPRAApr 7, 10:49 AM
Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home
In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.
HuffPostCApr 3, 3:58 PM
NASA Shares Surreal New Photos Of Earth From Artemis II
Wow. Just wow.
NBC NewsBApr 7, 11:58 AM
See Artemis II Crew's Stunning Images of Far Side of the Moon
The Artemis II crew is homeward bound after capturing never-before-seen views of the far side of the moon during their historic flyby. During the unprecedented voyage, the astronauts shared an emotion
NBC NewsBApr 6, 8:04 PM
Artemis crew dedicates moon crater to commander's late wife
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission shared an emotional moment after Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen announced the crew wanted to dedicate a moon crater to mission commander Reid Wisema
NBC NewsBApr 7, 5:21 AM
Trump congratulates Artemis II astronauts
Trump congratulates Artemis II astronauts
CBS NewsBApr 7, 2:37 AM
Artemis II loops far side of the moon, goes through planned communications blackout | Special Report
The Artemis II on Monday made its trip around the far side of the moon and began its journey back to Earth. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' special coverage.
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AxiosAApr 6, 6:01 PM
Artemis II just set a new distance-from-Earth record
Artemis II's four astronauts have officially gone where no one has gone before, setting on Monday a new distance-from-Earth record for human spaceflight. Why it matters: Artemis II broke Apollo 13's 2
AxiosAApr 1, 2:20 PM
NASA's Artemis II Moon mission is set to make space history
Just a few hours remain in the countdown for Artemis II, NASA's mission to return astronauts to lunar orbit for the first time since the Apollo era. The agency's new lunar hopes and dreams are sittin
The HillBApr 7, 10:27 AM
NASA’s Artemis II mission sets stage for 2028 moon landing
Four astronauts went farther from Earth Monday than anyone ever before.
Associated PressAApr 1, 5:35 PM
NASA's to begin first moon mission in 53 years Wednesday - Northern News Now
NASA's to begin first moon mission in 53 years Wednesday Northern News Now
PBS NewsHourAApr 6, 10:25 PM
Artemis II crew breaks distance record on mission around far side of moon
The four-astronaut crew of NASA's Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. Monday's seven-hour lunar flyby was the most
AxiosAApr 2, 1:15 AM
Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission
NASA's Artemis II Moon mission successfully launched from Florida's John F. Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday afternoon at 6:35pm ET. Why it matters: Artemis II's planned crewed lunar flyby is set to
BBC NewsAApr 7, 6:33 AM
Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
BBC NewsAApr 7, 10:56 AM
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
Christian Science MonitorAApr 7, 9:00 AM
Artemis II reignites deep-space travel. Will it also boost a lunar economy?
The Artemis II crew made history Monday, reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. NASA and its commercial partners aim to also pioneer a new space economy through the Artem
AxiosAApr 3, 3:19 PM
PHOTO: See Earth from Artemis II's POV
NASA just posted one of the first photos from Artemis II, capturing "Spaceship Earth" in all its blue-and-white glory. In the photo, taken by mission commander Reid Wiseman: Two auroras (top right an
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Just the NewsCApr 6, 12:00 AM
Artemis II crew breaks record for furthest distance humans have traveled from Earth
Mission specialist Jeremy Hansen honored the legacy of the Apollo missions in a message after the crew broke Apollo 13's record. The crew has traveled over 252,000 miles now.
Daily WireCApr 6, 12:00 PM
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II Phones Home During Lunar Flyby
Daily WireCApr 5, 9:55 AM
Artemis II Pilot Pauses During Lunar Mission To Deliver Powerful Easter Message
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivered a powerful message of faith as he and his fellow astronauts traveled toward the moon, praising God’s creation ahead of the Easter holiday. Glover, a devout Chr
Daily WireCApr 6, 8:07 PM
WATCH: Artemis Crew Delivers Wholesome Moment People At Home Can Relate To
An apparently random occurrence aboard the Orion spacecraft quickly resulted in an “out of this world” ad campaign for the hazelnut cocoa spread Nutella. During a video clip posted by the crew of the
BreitbartDApr 7, 2:54 AM
NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Shares Gospel Message Before Losing Signal with Earth
NASA astronaut and pilot for the Artemis II mission, Victor Glover, shared the Gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ, moments before losing signal with Earth as he and the other astronauts reached the
The BlazeCApr 6, 4:00 PM
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II crew to get first glimpse of the dark side of the moon
Artemis II is preparing to make history as it faces a very important milestone in the voyage's 10-day journey to the moon and back. The lunar mission, launched on the evening of April 1, is preparing
Daily WireCApr 6, 6:32 PM
‘Bright Spot’: Artemis II Crew Names Moon Feature After Mission Commander’s Late Wife
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission spent Monday looking at parts of the moon that had never been seen by the human eye — and they paused briefly to pay a one-of-a-kind tribute to a lost family memb
RedStateDApr 7, 11:28 AM
Trump Offers Artemis II Astronauts Oval Office Visit — Crew Offers Immediate Reply
Fox NewsCApr 7, 11:49 AM
Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer'
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover says he said a quick prayer during the communication blackout as the crew flew around the far side of the moon Monday.
The Western JournalDApr 6, 6:55 PM
Watch: Artemis II Astronaut Talks About the Bible and 'the Beauty of Creation' in Powerful Easter Message
It was a message delivered from space, and the appeal was universal. During a Holy Saturday interview aboard the moonbound Artemis II spacecraft, pilot Victor Glover stressed the similarity between […
The BlazeCApr 7, 12:06 PM
WATCH: Trump tells moon-looping Artemis astronauts what's next in out-of-this-world phone call
The Artemis II crew made history on Monday, putting more distance — 252,756 miles — between themselves and Earth than any previous human spaceflight. The previous record, 248,655 miles, was set by Apo
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