‘Something we have never seen before’: Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon
Something we have never seen before: Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon
Nasa’s Artemis II crew has shared their experience of viewing the Moon’s far side for the first time. The mission, currently in its third day, involves astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency member Jeremy Hansen orbiting the Moon’s uncharted side. “There’s a distinct feeling that this is not the Moon I’m familiar with,” Koch remarked during a recent transmission. As of 23:00 BST on Saturday, the spacecraft was over 180,000 miles from Earth, according to NASA’s live tracking system.
Protests and political tensions
The BBC’s Ione Wells reported on demonstrations outside the Supreme Court, where attendees discussed President Donald Trump’s executive order. Meanwhile, Gary O’Donoghue highlighted a farmer in Alabama who remains loyal to Trump despite financial strain. At the same time, the National Mall hosted an installation titled “A throne fit for a king,” critiquing Trump’s recent White House upgrades. Large gatherings against the Trump administration took place in multiple U.S. cities, with No Kings rallies entering their third phase.
Global impacts and tech scrutiny
As the Iran conflict continues, U.S. gas prices have climbed above $4, marking a return to 2022 levels. A recent verdict in Los Angeles revealed that Meta and Google were found to have engineered addictive social media platforms. The fallout from this decision echoes across discussions on digital well-being. Meanwhile, a separate incident at New York City’s airport saw a plane collide with a firefighting vehicle, though no injuries were reported by Valero, the refinery operator.
Events and unexpected moments
At the annual Great Marshmallow Drop, thousands of fluffy treats were released from a helicopter, drawing crowds eager to collect them. The event coincided with a partial government shutdown, which led to extended TSA delays and the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to assist with operations. In a surprising twist, a robot joined First Lady Melania Trump at the White House during a summit on AI, education, and child safety in digital environments.
Personal stories and local impacts
Following her mother’s disappearance, Savannah Guthrie reflected on the emotional weight of the event in her first interview. She questioned whether her fame might have contributed to her mother being targeted. At the same time, the wreckage from the crash blocked one of two runways at the busy New York City airport. A yellow Labrador Retriever named Tessie was unharmed during the incident and returned to her yard after crews repaired the sinkhole.
Conservatives at the CPAC conference in Texas expressed divided opinions on the current economic state. BBC Verify analyzed the moments leading to a fatal collision with a fire truck, emphasizing the critical sequence of events. The discussion on secularism law, Bill 21, in Canada also stirred debate, with Muslim women highlighting the personal costs of the legal challenge.
