Artemis II crew headed back to Earth after lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after making a historic trip to the moon. The crew made history again Tuesday, with a ship-to-ship call that involved the International Space Station. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after making a historic trip to the moon. The crew made history again Tuesday, with a ship-to-ship call that involved the International Space Station. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
Artemis II update: Crew making historic journey home after moon flyby
The Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
The Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.
Artemis II crew performs lunar flyboy: Expert weighs in
NASA'S Artemis II is flying by the moon on Monday, a first for humans since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew will lose communication with Earth for about 40 minutes as they hit the farthest points any human has ever been from Earth. Dr. Pablo De Leon, the department chair for space studies at the University of North Dakota, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what the mission means going forward for space travel.
NASA'S Artemis II is flying by the moon on Monday, a first for humans since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew will lose communication with Earth for about 40 minutes as they hit the farthest points any human has ever been from Earth. Dr. Pablo De Leon, the department chair for space studies at the University of North Dakota, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what the mission means going forward for space travel.
Artemis II crew breaks Apollo 13's distance record
As they’re set to swing around the moon, the Artemis II crew is now farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. That breaks a record set back in 1970 by the Apollo 13 crew.
As they’re set to swing around the moon, the Artemis II crew is now farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. That breaks a record set back in 1970 by the Apollo 13 crew.
Artemis II crew nearing the moon
NASA's Artemis II crew is approaching record-breaking distances as they cruise toward the moon. Despite minor issues with the Orion spacecraft's zero-gravity toilet, the astronauts remain in high spirits.
NASA's Artemis II crew is approaching record-breaking distances as they cruise toward the moon. Despite minor issues with the Orion spacecraft's zero-gravity toilet, the astronauts remain in high spirits.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Artemis II Q&A: NASA answers 'most pressing' questions ahead of lunar fly-by
NASA has launched a Q&A page for its Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a six-hour lunar flyby Monday.
NASA has launched a Q&A page for its Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a six-hour lunar flyby Monday.
DNR Eaglecam: 3 chicks spotted in nest
Minnesota DNR EagleCam viewers and staff are celebrating the arrival of three bald eagle chicks.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam viewers and staff are celebrating the arrival of three bald eagle chicks.
Minnesota mosquito and tick predictions for 2026
Minnesota officials have shared their predictions for mosquitoes, ticks and black flies for 2026.
Minnesota officials have shared their predictions for mosquitoes, ticks and black flies for 2026.
Artemis II shuttle makes historic launch from Cape Canaveral
The Artemis II shuttle made lift off Wednesday night from Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending four NASA astronauts on a historic mission around the moon.
The Artemis II shuttle made lift off Wednesday night from Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending four NASA astronauts on a historic mission around the moon.
Minnesota inches closer to lifting nuclear energy ban
Minnesota could be on the verge of a major energy shift as lawmakers debate the future of nuclear power in the state. Bills in both the House and Senate aim to pay for a study on nuclear energy, which is often the first step before making big policy changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota could be on the verge of a major energy shift as lawmakers debate the future of nuclear power in the state. Bills in both the House and Senate aim to pay for a study on nuclear energy, which is often the first step before making big policy changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Artemis II is ready for launch: What you need to know
Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II mission patch: What it means, and how it honors ‘All’
NASA astronauts design mission patches to tell the story of each shuttle mission, a tradition dating back to the 1960s. Here’s what’s behind the Artemis II emblem.
NASA astronauts design mission patches to tell the story of each shuttle mission, a tradition dating back to the 1960s. Here’s what’s behind the Artemis II emblem.
The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K
Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.
Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.
Final preps underway for Artemis II mission to moon
NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. There are no stops — just a quick U-turn around the moon. The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific.
NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. There are no stops — just a quick U-turn around the moon. The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Minnesota’s moose population stable after years of decline: DNR data
Minnesota’s moose levels are holding steady after years of decline, but experts warn its population might not be out of the woods yet and could still face serious challenges ahead.
Minnesota’s moose levels are holding steady after years of decline, but experts warn its population might not be out of the woods yet and could still face serious challenges ahead.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.