Episode guide
Artemis II: Journey to the Moon and Back
Four astronauts loop around the moon and look back at everything anyone has ever loved. This episode rides along on humanity's long way around.
The science, gently
- Artemis II carries a crew around the moon and home again, farther than people have traveled in decades.
- From the moon's distance, Earth looks about four times wider than the full moon looks from your yard.
- The mission tests every window, seat, and system so that later crews can land.
Wonder together
- What would you look for first from a quarter-million miles away?
- What would you bring in your one small bag?
- Who would you wave to, even knowing they could not see you?
Tonight's calm-down
The capsule's cabin at night is dim, humming, and warm, with Earth hanging in the window like a night-light. Your room is your capsule. Systems green. Crew to sleep.