Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch soon.
NASA's Artemis II mission is poised for launch, with four astronauts ready to embark on a groundbreaking journey to the Moon. Scheduled for as early as 6:24 pm EDT, the mission will take the crew over a quarter-million miles from Earth, setting records for distance and speed. This mission marks the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft, which has been in development for two decades, and is a crucial step towards establishing a long-term human presence on the lunar surface.
Key Takeaways
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The launch window opens at 6:24 pm EDT with six opportunities until April 6.
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The mission aims to send astronauts more than 250,000 miles from Earth.
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Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission in the Artemis program after 20 years of development.
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