Summary
NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first attempt to send humans to the moon in 53 years. A rocket carrying four astronauts is scheduled to launch on a nearly 10-day mission, where they will orbit the moon and then return to Earth.
Key Facts
- NASA started the countdown for the Artemis II mission on Monday.
- This mission will be the first human journey to the moon since 1970.
- A large rocket, called the Space Launch System, will carry four astronauts.
- The mission involves a quick loop around the moon without landing.
- The flight will last almost 10 days and end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
- The launch was delayed from February due to hydrogen fuel leaks and a clogged helium line, which have now been fixed.
- The rocket returned to the launch pad after repairs a week and a half ago.
- The crew consists of astronauts from both the United States and Canada.
