NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched on April 2nd, 2026, carrying four astronauts around the far side of the Moon. The mission will break the record for farthest human travel from Earth and test systems for future lunar landings. This represents the first crewed Moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972, with Artemis IV planned for a 2028 lunar landing.
Background
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon and establish sustainable lunar presence, following the Apollo missions that ended in 1972. The program has faced delays and budget overruns but represents a major step in deep space exploration.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Apr 7, 2026 at 01:24 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10