Artemis II: NASA Is Going Back to the Moon (and We Have Questions)

NASA is officially heading back to the Moon with Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years—and naturally, we have thoughts.In this episode, we break down everything you should know about Artemis II (and a lot you probably don’t need to know), including the 10-day mission, the Orion spacecraft, and what it actually means to “slingshot around the moon.” But let’s be real… we’re also asking the important questions like:How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?What happens when the toilet breaks mid-flight?And why are we sending spiders to space before fully understanding human hair care?!We also dive into:The historic Artemis II crew (first woman + first person of color beyond low Earth orbit)What space smells like (??? terrifying)The reality of living in a flying minivan for 10 daysWild space experiments (hello, spider webs in zero gravity ?!)And a few conspiracy theories that may or may not send you spiralingThis episode is your chaotic, slightly unqualified, but highly entertaining guide to NASA’s Artemis II mission—and why space is both fascinating and absolutely not for us.- If you love space, pop culture, or just two girls trying to process science in real time…this one’s for you.