This week's episode is devoted to the flight of Artemis 2. From the spectacular, on-time launch to the lunar flyby to reentry preparation, we chart all the major events of the mission. Some are technical and scientific--the interest in the small meteoritic impacts on the lunar farside and the spectacul solar eclsipse witnessed by the crew—and some are more human interest, such as the messages to the crew from Apollo moonwalker Charlie Duke and the posthumous message from Apollo 8/13 astronaut Jim Lovell, to the very emotional moment where the crew named a crater after Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wife, Carroll. It's a humdinger of a show packed with facts and relevant discussion. Join us!

Main Topic: The Artemis II Mission

Rod & Tariq Share Launch Site and Newsroom Experiences
Spacecraft Amenities: The Ongoing Space Toilet Saga
On-the-Ground Reporting at Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers
Inside the Orion Capsule: Size, Crew Life, and Design
Spectacular Launch: Countdown, Liftoff, and Astronaut Impressions
Cameras and Tech: Photo Gear and Laser Communications on Artemis 2
Smoothest Crewed Launch Beyond Earth Orbit in Over 50 Years
Life Aboard Orion: Living Space, Exercise, and Hygiene Challenges
Emotional Moments: Naming Lunar Craters and Tribute to Crew Family
Wakeup Calls from Apollo Astronauts—Legacy Meets Next Generation
Crew Lunar Flyby: Scientific Observations and Lunar Impact Flashes
Capturing Rare Sights: Earthset, Night Views, and Eclipses from Moon Orbit
Presidential Call: Communications Hiccups and Political Overtones
Return and Splashdown: Heat Shield Concerns, Recovery Procedures, and Records Set
Reflections on Budget Constraints, Press Facilities, and NASA Operations

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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