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The BBC’s space podcast. NEW: Artemis II, Nasa’s mission to loop around the Moon. Previous seasons told the stories of the first Moon landing, Apollo 13 and the Space Shuttle.

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Episodes (54 available)

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, Trailer: The new mission to the Moon

The countdown is on to 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II, following Nasa’s new Moon mission

17 Feb 2026

5 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, Update: Aiming for April

Nasa says Artemis II is “on track” to launch in April. Astronaut Tim Peake has the latest

17 Mar 2026

3 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 1. Why humans are returning to the Moon

The countdown is on for Artemis II: Nasa’s return to the Moon

30 Mar 2026

47 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 2. Rocket Man

13 Mins takes a look at the rocket that will blast Nasa’s Artemis II mission into space.

31 Mar 2026

27 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 3. Man around the Moon

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks to the BBC before the space launch

1 Apr 2026

41 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 4. Launch after-party

Before the big decision Go/No Go to the Moon, liftoff deserves some analysis.

2 Apr 2026

26 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 5. No going back

The loop round the Moon target is locked in by the last major engine burn of the mission

3 Apr 2026

34 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 6. Halfway there

Nasa’s Artemis II crew are more than halfway to the Moon

4 Apr 2026

36 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 7. A Family Photo

More toilet worries as the crew of Integrity pose for a picture in the capsule windows.

5 Apr 2026

40 mins

News image13 Minutes, Artemis II, 8. Final Approach

Final preparations for lunar flyby, and the mechanics of a free return.

6 Apr 2026

40 mins

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