Summary
The Artemis II mission has launched with three American and one Canadian astronaut. They aim to travel farther from Earth than any humans have before during their trip around the moon.
Key Facts
- A group of four astronauts is part of the Artemis II mission.
- The mission includes three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut.
- Artemis II is humanity's first trip to the moon since 1972.
- The astronauts will travel farther from Earth than Apollo 13 did.
- They will circle the moon but will not land on it.
- The mission aims to set a new record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans.
