No days off when you’re Moonbound.@Astro_Christina continues prep for tomorrow’s lunar flyby after completing her workout.
— NASA (@NASA) April 6, 2026
Meanwhile, our entire world watches in anticipation with hope and excitement as the @NASAArtemis II crew presses on toward the Moon. pic.twitter.com/iIiAiXHej0
One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon.
— NASA (@NASA) April 5, 2026
This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6. pic.twitter.com/z2NJUGWkKc
"Thanks to you and to the whole team on the ground for building on our Apollo legacy with Artemis."
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 5, 2026
In addition to a wake-up song this morning, the Artemis II astronauts were treated to an audio message from Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke. pic.twitter.com/j34k51E8Gy
POV: You're flying by the Moon.
— NASA Solar System (@NASASolarSystem) April 5, 2026
This visualization is designed to show you what exactly the Artemis II astronauts will see outside their window during their lunar flyby.
Here, the seven-hour visualization is compressed into 28 seconds. ⬇ (1/4) pic.twitter.com/2OMAy37oht