Summary
NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II, a mission that will send four astronauts around the moon. This will be the first time humans go beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. The mission will launch in April 2024 and last about 10 days, testing the Orion spacecraft's systems with humans aboard.
Key Facts
- Artemis II is a NASA mission to send humans around the moon.
- It will be the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.
- The mission will launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the Space Launch System rocket.
- The flight will last about 10 days.
- The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one Canadian astronaut.
- Christina Koch will be the first woman on a lunar mission; Victor Glover will be the first person of color; Jeremy Hansen will be the first non-American.
- The mission will provide important data for future moon and Mars trips.
- NASA will stream live coverage on multiple platforms like NASA+, YouTube, and more.
