Wake Up Like An Astronaut: Artemis II Playlist Just Dropped
NASA released a playlist of wake-up songs for the Artemis II astronauts during their lunar mission. The mission is nearing its conclusion with the crew preparing for a return to Earth, a phase that involves testing a repaired heat shield following issues discovered on the previous Artemis I mission. Coverage spans the celebratory aspects of the mission alongside technical and safety concerns.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize both the human interest angle of the astronauts' playlist and the technical challenges ahead, particularly focusing on the heat shield repairs and the dangers of reentry. Several sources highlight a tense moment involving a presidential phone call and frame the mission's return phase as the most critical and risky component.
Center and independent sources take a more balanced approach, covering the playlist release as a cultural moment while also documenting mission milestones like distance records and live updates from the crew. Coverage emphasizes factual mission progress and visual documentation of the spacecraft.
Right-leaning outlets pick up the playlist story but also highlight technical risks and mission challenges. One source questions the broader value and cost-effectiveness of the lunar program itself, framing it as potentially wasteful spending.
Key Differences
- Left outlets dedicate significantly more coverage to safety concerns and heat shield risks, while center sources emphasize mission achievements and visual documentation
- Right-leaning coverage is sparse overall, and includes a notable critique questioning the mission's purpose and financial justification that doesn't appear in other coverage
- Left sources frame a presidential interaction as awkward or tense, while this moment receives minimal attention elsewhere
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CBS NewsBApr 9, 7:50 PM
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The AtlanticAApr 8, 7:57 PM
The Artemis Astronauts Are Studs
Strength, courage, expertise, wonder: NASA’s moon-mission crew has reset the bar for greatness.
The New RepublicBApr 7, 1:03 PM
Trump Call to Artemis II Astronauts Hit With Longest Awkward Silence
President Trump reached out to the crew of the Artemis II spacecraft Monday night, but ended up having a call that was so awkward it quickly went viral. “America is a frontier nation, and the four br
New York TimesAApr 9, 5:03 PM
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.
CBS NewsBApr 9, 4:39 AM
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
CBS NewsBApr 9, 10:15 PM
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
LA TimesAApr 9, 10:00 AM
A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test
When Artemis II reenters earth's atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission.
CBS NewsBApr 9, 8:37 PM
Watch: NASA gives update ahead of Artemis II's Friday splashdown
Officials with NASA gave an update Thursday on the re-entry process for the Artemis II mission ahead of Friday's planned splashdown.
NPRAApr 9, 5:41 PM
We can't all be astronauts, but the Artemis II crew has fitness lessons for everyone
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.
The GuardianAApr 9, 1:56 PM
Stephen Lillie on the return of the Artemis II crew – cartoon
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HuffPostCApr 7, 12:36 AM
Artemis II Crew Asks To Name Lunar Crater For Astronaut’s Late Wife
"...It’s a bright spot on the moon. And we would like to call it ‘Carroll,’” one crew member said.
ABC NewsBApr 8, 7:21 PM
Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones
Lunar love knows no bounds
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.
The VergeBApr 9, 8:10 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
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The HillBApr 9, 12:01 PM
Want to hear the songs Artemis II is waking up to in space? Here’s the official playlist
It's a longstanding tradition that started in a much different format.
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 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
The HillBApr 9, 9:47 PM
Watch live: Artemis II crew holds press conference from space
The Artemis II crew will give remarks from the Orion spacecraft Thursday evening, just days after the four astronauts traveled farther into space than anyone before them. The crew — Cmdr. Reid Wiseman
BBC NewsAApr 9, 9:25 PM
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
The HillBApr 9, 6:35 PM
Watch live: NASA officials give update on Artemis II as mission enters final stretch
NASA officials are set to give their daily update on the historic Artemis II mission, as the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are on their way back to Earth. The crew — Cmdr. Reid Wiseman,
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Daily WireCApr 9, 2:08 PM
Wake Up Like An Astronaut: Artemis II Playlist Just Dropped
Updates from Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed moon mission in over 50 years, range from extraordinary to heartwarming. Now, everyone following along at home has a way to feel a little closer to the bra
Daily SignalCApr 8, 10:20 PM
Dangerous Test Still Ahead for Artemis II Crew
The Artemis II crew are on their way home after completing a record-breaking mission around the moon, but their ship’s re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere will... Read More The post Dangerous Test Still Ah
Just the NewsCApr 9, 12:00 AM
Artemis lunar mission expected to land back on Earth on Friday
NASA and the Navy are preparing to recover the astronauts and their Orion spacecraft, who will be recovered by the amphibious dock ship U.S.S. John P. Murtha.
Daily WireCApr 9, 10:31 AM
The ‘Surreal’ Moment Artemis II Lost All Contact With Earth
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman said it was a “surreal” and inspiring experience to be completely cut off from Earth for about 40 minutes while the Orion spacecraft rounded the far side of the Moon.
Washington TimesCApr 9, 9:07 PM
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming "fireball" return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surre
BreitbartDApr 8, 11:44 PM
Actor Anthony Anderson Trashes Artemis II Moon Mission as a Waste of Money: 'What's It All For'
Actor Anthony Anderson claimed the moon mission is a waste of money, citing various issues such as "homelessness" and underfunded programs, which he says still need to be addressed on earth. The post
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