NASA launches Artemis II rocket to the moon
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The four Artemis II mission astronauts have entered the Orion capsule and are in place for humanity's first trip to the moon in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff. NASA's launch team loaded more than 700,
Passengers on flights saw the Artemis II rocket launch live as NASA sent four astronauts to the Moon on a historic mission.
Artemis II represents the first time humans will leave low earth orbit since the days of Apollo over a half century ago. Additionally, the shape of its path around the Moon could set a record for greatest distance humans have traveled into space. NASA is targeting 2028 for a lunar landing after the Artemis III test mission.