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NASAs Artemis two mission, launched on April 1, 2026, marked a significant milestone with the first crewed flight around the Moon in over fifty years. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen embarked on a ten-day journey aboard the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. The mission, which included a lunar loop and return, tested deep space technology and paved the way for future lunar bases and Mars trips. The launch, which took place at six thirty-five p.m. Eastern time, was met with enthusiasm from crowds at viewing sites like Banana Creek. The crew, who had undergone extensive training and dress rehearsals, shared their mission vibes during their first downlink chat with reporters.

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