After the high of the lunar flyby, the four Artemis II astronauts are now on the return leg of their mission while scientists pore over the thousands of images sent back to Earth so far. 

Belinda and Jacinta delve into some surprising observations from the flyby, and answer more listener questions about everything from space navigation to the need for belts in weightlessness.

To hear more podcast episodes from hosts Belinda Smith and Jacinta Bowler about the Artemis II mission to the moon, search ‘Science Friction: Artemis Explained podcast’ from Radio National (RN) on the ABC Listen App (Australia), or wherever you get your podcasts.

Get in touch with us: sciencefriction@abc.net.au.

Credits:
Presenters: Belinda Smith and Jacinta Bowler
Senior Producer: Shelby Traynor
Executive Producer: Petria Ladgrove

This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples.

Science Friction

ABC Australia

08 | Artemis Explained: Homeward bound

APR 8, 202617 MIN
Science Friction

08 | Artemis Explained: Homeward bound

APR 8, 202617 MIN

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<p>After the high of the lunar flyby, the four Artemis II astronauts are now on the return leg of their mission while scientists pore over the thousands of images sent back to Earth so far. </p><p>Belinda and Jacinta delve into some surprising observations from the flyby, and answer more listener questions about everything from space navigation to the need for belts in weightlessness.</p><p>To hear more podcast episodes from hosts Belinda Smith and Jacinta Bowler about the Artemis II mission to the moon, search ‘Science Friction: Artemis Explained podcast’ from Radio National (RN) on the ABC Listen App (Australia), or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Get in touch with us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Credits:</p><ul><li>Presenters: Belinda Smith and Jacinta Bowler</li><li>Senior Producer: Shelby Traynor</li><li>Executive Producer: Petria Ladgrove</li></ul><p>This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples.</p>