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09 | Artemis Explained: Next stop, Earth

April 9, 2026 · 15 min

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With under two days to go, the Artemis II astronauts are making the most of their remaining time in space.

Belinda and Jacinta take a look at what they've been up to in the lead up to re-entry, and what they can expect to feel as they return to Earth.

And if you've ever wondered what urine looks like as it's sprayed into space, well, we have you covered.

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: [email protected].

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.

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