NASA astronauts have launched on a historic journey to the moon

Artemis II launched Wednesday with four astronauts aboard; the capsule is currently orbiting Earth and, pending system checks, NASA will send them toward the Moon. The mission is NASA's first crewed lunar flight in decades and is a significant milestone for the Artemis program.

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Artemis II launched Wednesday with four astronauts aboard; the capsule is currently orbiting Earth and, pending system checks, NASA will send them toward the Moon. The mission is NASA's first crewed lunar flight in decades and is a significant milestone for the Artemis program.