Artemis II lunar flyby: how and when to watch
NASA's Artemis II will perform a crewed lunar flyby on April 6, with live coverage beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET that will stream on multiple platforms including Netflix and NASA+.
Daily Briefing (United States) — 2026-04-08
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Science protects the most vulnerable in Cameroon, WHO interviews Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend
WHO marked World Health Day 2026 with the theme "Together for health. Stand with science" and featured Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend, who described how evidence-based practices have improved care for mothers, newborns and children in Africa.
Artemis II astronauts share moon joy during lunar flyby
During a historic lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft Integrity photographed and described features on the Moon's far side and observed an Earthset and a total solar eclipse.
Southwest Airlines starts direct flights to Santa Rosa's Wine Country
Southwest Airlines has begun service at Charles M. Schulz‑Sonoma County Airport with nonstop routes to cities including Las Vegas, Burbank, San Diego and Denver, and local leaders say the new service is expected to increase travelers and economic activity in Sonoma County.
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Other events of the day (6)
See all news →Other events worth noting, briefly.
- Artemis II astronauts are hours away from moon launchTechnologyNPR
- Artemis II crew shares a quiet, human moment in lunar orbit.Science & EarthThe Atlantic
- NASA engineer reacts emotionally as she watches Artemis II launchScience & EarthNewsweek
- Michigan fans in Ann Arbor celebrate a rare run of championshipsSportsThe New York Times
- Rory McIlroy may feel like a newcomer at the Masters champions dinnerArts & EntertainmentCNN International
- Restaurant in San Francisco reduces food waste with 'trash pie'.Science & EarthNPR
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