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'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

Summary

The BBC covered the launch of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, marking the first time in over 50 years that humans are going back. BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle, who was present at the launch, described the experience as "spectacular" and mentioned the powerful sensation of feeling the rocket's force.

Key Facts

  • Artemis II is a mission to the Moon by NASA.
  • The rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA.
  • This is the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years.
  • BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle watched the launch from three miles away.
  • Morelle described the launch as "spectacular."
  • The launch allowed onlookers to feel the physical force of the rocket.

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