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'Docs said I'll never walk': How this woman reversed her health with Indian food and is now baking healing cakes
Mira, born as Pallavi Kumar Aggarwal in Patna, has led a life full of remarkable turns. She studied fashion design, ventured into print modelling, and.
In praise of popular science
As a kid, I was enthusiastically and unreservedly in favor of a manned space program. Our destiny lay in the stars, I figured. Get people out there. We need Star Trek here and now. As I got older, I became rather disenchanted with the idea. Humans are expensive, fragile, and inefficient as space cargo. We could flood the solar system with 100 robotic probes for the price of any single manned mission and get back just as useful data. Besides, it turns out space travel is dangerous. Tusk is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe When it came to the recent Artemis II mission, my cynical side didn’t really see the point. Flying around the Moon and back is literally something we did before I was born, and I once owned a Members Only jacket. Apollo 8 circled the Moon ten times and returned to Earth safely the same month that “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” was released. What was the point of repeating a feat that far braver people once did with tin foil and slide rules? Yet I’ve surprised myself with how moving I’ve found the Artemis II mission to be. The photos have been stunning. The crew has been professional and engaging. There have been modest but important milestones — the farthest humans have travelled from Earth; the first woman, person of color, and non-American to leave low-Earth orbit; innovations in communication, and more. One thing that really stood out is that this is really NASA at its finest. Not that this is the most important mission they ever pulled off, but they did this in a competent way that celebrated the achievements and kept the crew and the science at the forefront of the project. This wasn’t some billionaire throwing celebrities or cars into orbit as a vanity project — this was a collective effort to send experts in to do a job and come home safely. We don’t see that sort of thing much these days. I’m guessing few people would describe many government agencies as inspiring, but this one counts for me. We’re living through a profoundly anti-science era, in which pathbreaking, lifesaving discoveries like mRNA vaccines are routinely downplayed or even vilified. As I’ve noted previously, this era is something like that of the Red Scare in the 1940s and 50s, in which “egghead” professors were portrayed as out of touch or even hostile to regular Americans. One of the things that helped break that spell was Sputnik — the Soviet communications satellite that demonstrated that the United States was falling behind in crucial scientific research and applications. Its launch triggered a new appreciation for American science and goaded the federal government into supporting research universities and labs. I’m not saying that Artemis is the equivalent of Sputnik, but it potentially reminds people that there’s some value to scientific endeavors and the human faces attached to them. Despite my love for the show “For All Mankind,” I’m far from convinced that there’s any real value to putting colonies on the Moon or Mars that would justify the capital investment and the massive health risks to the astronauts. But sending scientific good will ambassadors on a trip into space once in a while? Bring it. Share
Viewing Artemis II from the Science Central planetarium
One of their experts shared her thoughts on the monumental mission and how she is helping educate the community.
Artemis II returns: Oakland science center celebrates end of historic moon mission
THE CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER in Oakland hosted an event on Friday to celebrate the Artemis II mission ahead of the touchdown of the project’s
Splashdown party at Chabot Space and Science Center
The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosted some of the brains behind the Artemis II operation from Nasa for a community-wide watch party of Orion's splashdown.
Science lovers celebrate Artemis II splashdown at Oakland watch party
Nominate Your Company for the Hawai‘i Excellence in Business Awards
Hawaii Business Magazine invites you to recognize the companies making a difference across the islands
Photographers are buzzing about the cameras the Artemis II used to capture its historic images
If you’re into photography and use cameras other than the one found on your phone, then you may understand the importance of selecting just the right camera for the perfect shot. For NASA’s Artemis II crew, the solution was to bring a variety of cameras to capture all sorts of images.
Altoona business owner accused of fraud
The owner and operator of Tipton Construction in Altoona was taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly committing a string of home improvement frauds. John Bailey Tipton II, 44, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on seven felony counts of making a false statement to induce agreement for home improvement services, five […]
2026 Frontiers in Science: Advancing Space Exploration
One day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature Frontiers in Science conference.
How will NASA get the Artemis II crew safely back on Earth? Here's the science behind splashdown
While splashdown can be harrowing – the spacecraft will hurdle through the atmosphere faster than the speed of sound and reach temperatures in the thousands of degrees – NASA has been doing it for decades.
Artemis II astronauts aren’t the only ones inspiring the next generation to love science
How Sally Ride's mission lives on in San Diego.
Artemis II reentry will create a sonic boom. Here’s how to report it
Southern Californians might hear a sonic boom as NASA's Artemis II moon mission reenters the atmosphere off the coast of San Diego Friday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 3.2 Coming Soon
The 3.2 PTR introduces balance changes for the Warlock Class, alongside updates to Terror Zones. Jump into the PTR to experience them firsthand on April 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
There are 'reasons to be confident' about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Macauley says
NASA's Artemis II heat shield is about to face its ultimate test as the Orion crew prepares for reentry. Physics and data science lecturer Ed Macaulay tells Live Science reasons to be confident ahead of today's historic splashdown.
The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos
As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
Colts, Kenny Moore II mutually agree to explore trade, per report
Moore appears to have played his last game in Indy
NFL news, live updates: Texans reportedly pick up fifth-year options on QB C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr.
Cynicism, Performances And Reading’s Faltering Playoff Bid
A broader check-in from Sim on his own mood, and that of the fanbase, as Reading’s playoff bid appears to be faltering.
Artemis II splashdown LIVE: Hours to go before fiery finale of historic moon mission
Friday, April 10, 2026: The latest updates on the Artemis II mission as the crew prepare for a perilous reentry to Earth following a 10-day journey around the moon.
Adyen tool speeds business payments
Financial operations at global enterprises remain “stubbornly complex,” as treasury teams juggle multiple banking and payment systems, the company said.
Multiple Sixers discuss losing Joel Embiid to appendicitis surgery
Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers discuss losing Joel Embiid to his appendicitis surgery.
How JD Vance went from well-known foreign war skeptic to the public face of peace talks with Iran
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan to helm talks aimed at solidifying the fragile truce between the US and Iran — and in the process, elevate himself as the key peacemaker within an administration that has devoted its last several weeks to war.
Eureka! Flathead Valley students have their moment at state science fair
Flathead Valley students displayed their fortitude for the scientific method at the Montana Science Fair with Kalispell Montessori School bringing home the first-place Division II trophy for its outstanding performance among small middle schools.
As San Diego prepares for splashdown, scientists excited about Artemis II discoveries
But once the Orion has come and gone, interplanetary enthusiasts at Scripps and beyond will still have a place in San Diego — in fact, they've been here all along.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawaii debut
Combat sports are back in the islands this weekend.
Artemis II has cosmic plans that rely on Colorado's space science
The unit that has deep roots with Denver's Lockheed Martin splashes down on Friday evening.
Earthset From the Lunar Far Side
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission captured extraordinary images of our home planet during their journey around the far side of the Moon.
The unprecedented human experiment of Artemis II is only just beginning
Experiments aboard Orion are capturing insights about astronaut health that were never recorded during the Apollo program.
Mac OS X Cheetah Successfully Ported to Nintendo Wii
Developer Bryan Keller was curious whether an old version of Apple's Mac operating system was capable of running on the Nintendo Wii after seeing Windows NT ported to the gaming device, so he decided to give it a try. He was able to get Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah to operate on the Nintendo Wii, and he shared a blog post walking through the project.
ARTEMIS Week Kicks off at Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park
The center is celebrating humanity’s return to deep space exploration. Visitors can explore the temporary ARTEMIS II exhibits and follow the mission as it unfolds in real-time.
How NASA is monitoring and studying the health of Artemis II astronauts
US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships
Do No Harm activist group alleges ‘racial discrimination’ in program designed to support under-served communities
How $2M has helped KC’s Black businesses grow: ‘Represents what is possible’
“We were doing pretty well,” one business owner said. “They just kind of added a little bit more gasoline to the fire.”
76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo surgery for appendicitis as Philadelphia fights for playoff positioning
The 76ers are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament
‘Future of America:’ Science students awarded for moon projects at Kennedy Space Center
As the record-breaking Artemis II mission inspires millions around the world, some of Central Florida’s little space enthusiasts are getting some well-deserved recognition too.
The Deep Space Network Acquires Artemis II Signal
A graphical representation of the Deep Space Network’s radio frequency antennas indicate signal acquisition from NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon on
Even astronauts get constipated in space
NASA packed laxatives on Artemis II for a reason.
G7 One Health Summit launches global diagnostics initiative, and other health stories
Top health news: G7 launches global diagnostics initiative; Five actions to end tuberculosis; Middle East conflict impacts healthcare.
NASA's Artemis II Crew Saw Meteorites Striking The Moon in Real Time
"Audible screams of delight."
Pitt launches an affordable online graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health
The new School of Education program, part of the Pitt Online portfolio, will help fill a critical national and statewide workforce gap.
Conservative Activists Take Aim At Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship
A new lawsuit filed by a legal advocacy nonprofit says a 35-year-old federal scholarship program that brought Native Hawaiian doctors to the islands is unconstitutional.
A tiny experiment using Artemis II astronaut cells could reshape medicine
Chips seeded with the astronauts’ bone marrow cells circled the moon to help probe how deep-space flight affects human biology.
VIDEO: Suspect forcibly opens drop box, steals checks from Clemson business: Police
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call or test (864) 624-2014 and reference Case #2026-000853.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on American Politics and the GOP
Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy participates in a discussion on the state of American politics and the Republican party at a forum hosted by The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard University.
Hawaiʻi weighs shorter probation, lighter punishment for drugs
The proposed changes come after criminal justice stakeholders from across the state took an extensive look at the state’s penal code in a effort to address concerns and outdated practices
Detroit hiring retail director to boost stores in neighborhood business districts
Jeffrey Lewis II opened Morningside Cafe on Detroit’s east side three years ago and said he has seen growing momentum along East Warren Avenue.
NASA’s Artemis II mission holds special meaning for Alabama ‘rocket science’ Episcopalians
[Episcopal News Service] NASA’s successful April 1 launch of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972, drew more than 18 million viewers and nearly 400,000 spectators to Florida’…
Artemis II: Beleaguered federal scientists take a victory lap
As the NASA astronauts return to Earth, President Donald Trump is promoting deep cuts in research funding for the second year in a row.
With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III
One of the questions is what the initial orbit will be for Artemis III."
Ringling Bros. brings reimagined circus to Cleveland this fall
Ringling Bros. brings a revamped, high-energy circus to Cleveland in October, featuring stunts, acrobats, and interactive pre-show events.
Polygon Labs in Talks to Raise Up to $100 Million for Payments Business
Polygon Labs, developer of the blockchain that underpins prediction market Polymarket and other crypto platforms, is in early talks with investors to raise as much as $100 million to build a new stablecoin payments business, according to people familiar with the talks. The funding discussions ...
College Sports Communicators Announces 2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving Academic All-District
A total of 11 CUNY Athletic Conference women's swimming and diving student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for NCAA Division III announced Tuesday.
NASA chose an old DSLR as its primary Artemis II camera
It still beats the best mirrorless cameras where it matters most
Artemis II astronauts have a message for Earth. Will political leaders listen?
The Artemis II astronauts have shared messages of unity and beauty from their vantage point in space. The Dakota Political Junkies consider what this moment might mean for political discourse.
Car-Mart to close 42 dealerships, lay off staff - Talk Business & Politics
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. will close 42 dealerships over the next week as market challenges impact its establishment of a “non-recourse revolving warehouse credit facility,” according to a Tuesday (April...
Science comes to life for Philadelphia students whose names are on board Orion for Artemis II
Business opposition growing to plan to replace Missouri income tax with sales tax
A business lobbying group is stepping up its opposition to a proposal to replace the Missouri income tax with sales taxes.
NASA's Newest Photos Of The Moon Will Make You Proud To Be An American
NASA’s Artemis II mission sends astronauts past the moon, delivering stunning iPhone photos and a rare real-time look inside the Orion spacecraft during deep space travel.
The Artemis II mission reveals glory of God
Discoveries in physics, astronomy and biology — from the Big Bang to DNA code — challenge science-based atheism and point to evidence of a cosmic plan.
Losing Dexter Lawrence Would Make the Giants’ Defense Collapse
After years of contract issues, New York Giants superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade. Lawrence’s disgruntledness doesn’t come as a surprise. Despite his All-Pro production, he ranks just 12th among NFL interior defensive linemen in terms of salary. So, with Lawrence’s established, elite production at 28 years old, the Giants shouldn’t hesitate […] The post Losing Dexter Lawrence Would Make the Giants’ Defense Collapse appeared first on The Lead.
Out‑of‑this‑world selfies from the Artemis II astronauts
Artemis II astronauts use iPhones in zero gravity to capture candid selfies and sweeping views during their journey around the Moon.
Former interim CEO is returning to run HCMC’s cash-strapped health system
Dr. Jon Cumming is expected to succeed David Hough, who is stepping down as administrator.
This Shortcut downloads hi-res Artemis II images from NASA
Download full high quality Artemis II images with this easy to install and clever shortcut directly from NASA to your photo library
Advocates Ready For NASA Science Funding Fight, Part II
Once again, the Trump administration has proposed an $18.8B NASA budget that would make large cuts to science and STEM missions. And—once again—advocates and lawmakers are saying they won’t stand idly by while programs are gutted.
Sony’s ‘True RGB’ TVs are coming – and they were 20 years in the making
A two-decade journey, a bold new name, and a clear message to rivals
The first-ever ‘Earthset’ image marks another Artemis II milestone
As NASA’s Orion spacecraft slipped behind the farside of the moon, the astronauts captured the crescent of Earth setting over the moon’s horizon.
NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public
While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.
ENC at Three celebrates space in today’s “Blast Off Science” experiments
These experiments are sure to get your kids excited about the Artemis II launch and Project Hail Mary heading to theaters.
Artemis II’s Awe Reminds Us of Science’s Fragility and Importance
Three words uttered yesterday from Mission Control to Reid Wiseman, commander of Artemis II, perfectly capture the groundswell of emotion many of us have experienced over the last week as a team of astronauts flew beyond the previous reaches of human space travel: “Amaze. Amaze. Amaze.”
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and more!
Alex Jones Calls for Trump’s Removal After Panicking About Failing Health
The former stooge has reached the end with Donald Trump.
Longtime pals Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither return to Iowa City for Englert Songwriter Series
Folk singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither will perform together for the Englert Songwriter Series this Thursday, April 9, at the Englert Theatre.
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Artemis II astronaut puts all of our iPhone moon photos to shame
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman took a photo of the far side of the moon with an iPhone 17 Pro.
Health officials investigate high rates of strep infections in West Hawaii
Department of Health officials said the overall risk to the public remains low, but early treatment is important.
Instant observations: Sixers fall to Spurs despite Victor Wembanyama injury
Joel Embiid had 34 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama at halftime, but the Sixers still fell 115-102 to San Antonio in a critical playoff race...
Moonshot on iPhone: Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface
Artemis II's Commander Reid Wiseman showed off a fantastic photo of the lunar surface he took on his iPhone 17 Pro Max.
A top US shipbuilder is exploring physical AI in shipbuilding
HII and GrayMatter Robotics announced plans to integrate physical AI into shipbuilding processes.
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie on Leadership and the Political Landscape
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) discusses leadership, the upcoming midterm elections, and the political landscape during a conversation hosted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School.
Activists and Policy Advocates on the Role of Civility in Politics, Media, and Everyday Life
Activists and policy advocates sit down for a discussion on the impact of civility on politics, the media, and everyday life. NYU Washington, DC, hosts this event.
The 10-Year-Old Nikon D5 DSLR Really Is the Best Camera for Artemis II
The Nikon D5 may be relatively old, but it's also uniquely powerful in low light.
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
As director of the FBI, Robert S. Mueller III transformed the agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. But Mueller, who died in March, is perhaps
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: April 6-12, 2026
Sporting Kansas City II News: The official source for all SKC II news, photos, videos, highlights, and more.
Rome unleashed an ancient ‘machine gun’ on Pompeii
The polybolos was centuries, if not millennia, before its time.
Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now
Samsung's home theater lineup this year includes two new speakers and four new soundbars.
Pacific Office Automation Acquires Western Business Products
Acquisiion of Ricoh dealer expands Pacific Office Automation's coverage across Northern California and Southern Oregon along the I-5 corridor.
Canon EOS R7 Mark II Coming This Spring? New RF-S 15-70mm f/4 Lens Rumored
Is the Canon EOS R7 Mark II arriving in May? The latest rumors on the new flagship APS-C body and why a "prosumer" RF-S 15-70mm f/4 IS STM could be coming with it.
DitD & Open Post - 4/6/26: First Pitch Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 4/6/26
NASA shoehorns in human science on Artemis II moon mission
While the primary goal of the Artemis II mission is the ensure the Orion spacecraft is safe for humans, NASA did find time to fit some science on board during the 10-day lunar fly-by.
Artemis II Lunar Targeting Plan
A guide to the Artemis II Lunar Targeting Plan (the astronauts' Moon observing assignment).
After Gaza devastation, Israeli attacks on Lebanon's health care system feel familiar for many
Since the war between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah reignited on March 2, Israel has pushed deeper into southern Lebanon
NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon
NASA has shared three incredible photos shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission to the Moon. In February, NASA announced that the iPhone had been fully qualified for extended use in orbit, with reports indicating that each of the four crew members aboard the Orion are equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max for personal photos and videos.
Artemis II Flight Day 5: Crew Demos Suits, Readies for Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, continue their workday aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Penguins/Panthers Recap: Pens take care of business, beat Florida 5-2, close in on playoff spot
Pregame The Penguins use the same lineup from yesterday — including in net with Arturs Silovs playing. Taylor Gauthier got the quick call up from Wheeling last minute to serve as backup, Stuart Skinner was unavailable with an upper body injury. The visiting Panthers are using this lineup, including starting Daniil Tarasov after he mopped […]
The NASA Artemis 2.0 Smartwatch Runs Python And Lets Kids Code Their Own Wearable
NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts on humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen are currently aboard the Orion spacecraft, preparing for a lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than