NASA's Artemis II Crew Saw Meteorites Striking The Moon in Real Time
Published on April 9, 2026.
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the lunar surface in real time, marking the first time humans have seen this phenomenon in over 50 years. The team, which broke the record for the furthest distance from Earth during their flyby, reported a total of six meteorite impacts on the Lunar surface during their seven-hour observation period. The observations have raised questions about the size of the meteorites and the potential for a lunar base.
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