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The mission is a major step in NASA’s plans to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
Published on 1 April 2026
The Artemis II space mission has lifted off from the US state of Florida, sending four astronauts on a historic journey around the Moon and marking the first time that humans have traveled beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years.
The mission, launched on Wednesday, is a major step in US space agency NASA’s plans to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
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The 32-story rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where thousands of people had gathered to watch the launch.
The Artemis II crew – NASA astronauts Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen – are set for a nearly 10-day trip around the moon and back, which will take them farther into space than humans have traveled in decades.
“On this historic mission, you will take with you the heart of this Artemis team, the courageous spirit of the American people and our partners around the world, and the hopes and dreams of a new generation,” said Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. “Good luck, Godspeed Artemis II. Let’s go.”
Five minutes into flight, Commander Wiseman spotted the team’s target: “We have a beautiful moonrise, we’re headed right there,” he said from the capsule.
