05 | Artemis Explained: Science in space

05 | Artemis Explained: Science in space

From Science Friction by ABC Australia

April 5, 2026 · 11 min · Season 6 · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode discusses the scientific research conducted by Artemis II astronauts during their mission.

Alongside taking snaps of Earth, chatting with mission control and fixing the toilet, the Artemis II astronauts are also taking part in all kinds of scientific research. So what experiments are running on the Orion capsule, and what do Australian lasers have to do with anything? Artemis Explained is a daily podcast from ABC Radio National. From lift-off to splashdown, we'll bring you daily Artemis II mission updates and answer your questions about life as an astronaut, the science of spaceflight, and plans to venture beyond the Moon. If you have a question about the Artemis mission you'd like Belinda and Jacinta to answer in a future episode, email sciencefriction@abc.net.au 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Belinda Smith, Jacinta Bowler

Topics covered

  • Artemis II
  • space science
  • astronaut life
  • scientific research
  • spaceflight

Keywords

  • Artemis II
  • space science
  • scientific research
  • astronaut
  • Orion capsule

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC Australia, Artemis II, ABC Radio National

Places: Gadigal, Wurundjeri

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