April 10, 2026

This Week in Space 205: All About Artemis

1 hour 14 minutes

This week's episode is devoted to the flight of Artemis II. From the spectacular, on-time launch to the lunar flyby to reentry preparation, we chart all the major events of the mission. Some are technical and scientific--the interest in the small meteoritic impacts on the lunar farside and the spectacular solar eclipse witnessed by the crewâ€”and some are more human interest, such as the messages to the crew from Apollo moonwalker Charlie Duke and the posthumous message from Apollo 8/13 astronaut Jim Lovell, to the very emotional moment where the crew named a crater after Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wife, Carroll. It's a humdinger of a show packed with facts and relevant discussion. Join us!

Main Topic: The Artemis II Mission

Rod & Tariq Share Launch Site and Newsroom Experiences

Spacecraft Amenities: The Ongoing Space Toilet Saga

On-the-Ground Reporting at Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers

Inside the Orion Capsule: Size, Crew Life, and Design

Spectacular Launch: Countdown, Liftoff, and Astronaut Impressions

Cameras and Tech: Photo Gear and Laser Communications on Artemis 2

Smoothest Crewed Launch Beyond Earth Orbit in Over 50 Years

Life Aboard Orion: Living Space, Exercise, and Hygiene Challenges

Emotional Moments: Naming Lunar Craters and Tribute to Crew Family

Wakeup Calls from Apollo Astronautsâ€”Legacy Meets Next Generation

Crew Lunar Flyby: Scientific Observations and Lunar Impact Flashes

Capturing Rare Sights: Earthset, Night Views, and Eclipses from Moon Orbit

Presidential Call: Communications Hiccups and Political Overtones

Return and Splashdown: Heat Shield Concerns, Recovery Procedures, and Records Set

Reflections on Budget Constraints, Press Facilities, and NASA Operations

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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