Artemis II astronauts made grim discovery moments after lift off on first moon mission in 50 years
Artemis II Mission Faces Unexpected Challenge Shortly After Historic Launch On April 1, 2026, Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking a historic return to crewed lunar missions after more than five decades. The mission, led by NASA, carried four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—on a 10-day journey around the Moon. The launch itself proceeded smoothly, … Read more