Commander Reid Wiseman and the Artemis II crew held a press conference discussing their mission. Wiseman described a breathtaking moment when they viewed Earth from space, highlighting the globe's beauty and features like the northern lights.

NASA's Artemis II rocket has been moved to its launch pad, marking a key step in preparations for the first human Moon mission in over 50 years. The mission will see astronauts travel farther from Earth than anyone before, though they will not land on the Moon. The crew will set multiple records, including one for speed during reentry.

NASA will now allow astronauts on Crew-12 and Artemis II missions to bring iPhones and other smartphones into space. This change aims to improve communication and documentation while modernizing NASA's approach to spaceflight regulations.

China launched the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to rescue three astronauts stranded on the Tiangong space station after a crew ferry ship was damaged. The launch was expedited due to safety concerns, and the spacecraft successfully docked with the station a few hours later.

The Starliner spacecraft experienced a critical failure when four thrusters malfunctioned during its approach to the International Space Station, forcing NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to take manual control. Despite being close to the station, they faced the dilemma of whether to proceed or return to Earth, as the mission's flight rules dictated that they should turn back due to the thruster failure. In a recent press conference, they addressed the aftermath of the mission, sidestepping politically charged questions about the administration's involvement in their return.