Liftoff.
— NASA (@NASA) April 1, 2026
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars. pic.twitter.com/ENQA4RTqAc
NEW: NASA's Artemis II has successfully blasted off, launching toward the Moon for the first lunar voyage in 53 years.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 1, 2026
Here is what to expect next:
- Mission is 10 total days.
- The crew will get 5000 miles from the Moon's surface.
- The crew will sleep in two… pic.twitter.com/UcNLJmQhds
🚨 WOW! Passenger catches Artemis II aboard a flight 30,000 feet in the air, headed to the moon
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 1, 2026
History was made today! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5SS4qKhMBm
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