Artemis II continues to captivate millions around the world, as the crew’s journey to the Moon unfolds live — offering breathtaking views of the rarely seen far side of the lunar surface, alongside more down-to-earth challenges, including a persistent onboard toilet issue. More than 16 million people have tuned in to NASA’s live feed, and many caught this exchange between Ground Control and the crew just a short while ago. To discuss it all, France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olivier Sanguy, Editor-in-Chief of Space News, in Toulouse.
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Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon
France 24
April 05, 2026
19:09 GMT
Artemis II continues to captivate millions around the world, as the crew’s journey to the Moon unfolds live — offering breathtaking views of the rarely seen far side of the lunar surface, alongside more down-to-earth challenges, including a persistent onboard toilet issue. More than 16 million people have tuned in to NASA’s live feed, and many caught this exchange between Ground Control and the crew just a short while ago. To discuss it all, France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olivier Sanguy, Editor-in-Chief of Space News, in Toulouse.
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Artemis II continues to captivate millions around the world, as the crew’s journey to the Moon unfolds live — offering breathtaking views of the rarely seen far side of the lunar surface, alongside more down-to-earth challenges, including a persistent onboard toilet issue.
More than 16 million people have tuned in to NASA’s live feed, and many caught this exchange between Ground Control and the crew just a short while ago.
To discuss it all, France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olivier Sanguy, Editor-in-Chief of Space News, in Toulouse.
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