Mission

Chicken Fried Palace, a casual all-day diner in the Mission, closed after less than a year due to family troubles, a challenging location, and a health scare. Chef-owner Seth Stowaway cited these factors as reasons for the restaurant's failure to establish itself.

A plant store is closing in the Mission neighborhood, a panaderia is relocating, and a smoke shop near 16th and Mission stopped selling tobacco after a state enforcement visit. The changes reflect shifts in local business operations.

Two brothers spent every day together in the Mission for three years. After one brother's court appearance was moved, he was suddenly deported.

Waymo's robotaxis stalled and caused traffic congestion following San Francisco's largest fireworks show in years. One robotaxi was observed driving through an exploding firework in the Mission district.

The city's expansion of childcare subsidies has benefited many parents but harmed some childcare cooperatives. Puddle Jumpers, a co-op daycare in the Mission district, is closing.

The proposed wedge-shaped housing project at 24th and Capp streets in the Mission was reduced to 6 stories and lost 15 units after discussions with neighborhood groups.

A San Francisco supervisor representing Bernal Heights, Portola, and Mission neighborhoods has returned to office three months after abruptly vanishing following a leaked memo. The reason for her return remains unexplained in the article.

A Mission restaurant driven by amaro has announced its closure after operating for one year. The establishment was previously recognized as one of The Standard’s best restaurants of 2025.

The owner of Lost Cat Bar & Bites on Polk Street will open Stray Dog, a coffee shop and bar, in the former location of Junior cocktail bar. The new venue aims to bring Shanghainese all-day cafe vibes to the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco.

New footage reveals the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked, marking a joyful reunion between the four astronauts and their team. The video highlights the successful completion of a critical mission phase with evident happiness among the crew.

The Artemis II commander violated NASA protocol by stealing the crew's mascot, an incident described as 'moon mugging.' The action highlights a breach of established guidelines during the mission.

The Artemis II mission was described as a triumph with minimal issues, but significant challenges remain before achieving a Moon landing. The mission's success marks progress but highlights the complexity of future lunar missions.

The Artemis 2 mission captured a space photo showing a crescent Earth above the moon's horizon, taken from a spacecraft on April 10, 2026. This image highlights the celestial view during the mission's journey, showcasing Earth and the moon's crescent phases in space.

The Artemis II mission experienced a helium leak in its Orion spacecraft, which does not pose a threat to reentry but necessitates a redesign. NASA delayed a piloting demonstration to conduct additional propulsion system tests, citing the leak as a priority. The mission has otherwise proceeded largely on schedule despite other technical issues like the spacecraft's toilet system.

NASA's Artemis II mission released high-resolution images from astronauts using handheld cameras and iPhones aboard the Orion spacecraft, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 53 years. The data was transmitted via laser communication, with the crew set to return to Earth for splashdown.

NASA released a new 'Earthset' photo captured by the Artemis II crew during a historic lunar flyby, drawing comparisons to Apollo 8's iconic 'Earthrise' image. The photograph highlights humanity's ongoing exploration of space and planetary imagery from lunar missions.

The Artemis 2 mission's Orion spacecraft toilet is functioning properly, but the mission faces another unresolved issue. The toilet has received significant attention as part of the spacecraft's systems.

The Artemis II mission is progressing well as it approaches the far side of the moon, where the crew has shared Earth photos and tested systems crucial for future lunar missions.

The article reports on the historic Artemis II Moon fly-by, where humans首次 observed parts of the Moon's far side by eye. Nature provided live coverage from Houston, highlighting the scientific significance of the event.

The Artemis II astronauts have sent back stunning pictures from their mission to the Moon, sparking debate on whether they are scientific or holiday photographs.