Curiosity corner for kids: What is Artemis II
Artemis II, NASA's significant mission after decades, successfully launched on April 1, 2026, from Florida.
This flight, carrying four astronauts, aims to study the Moon and prepare for future landings.
The mission tests astronauts' survival and task completion skills, utilizing the powerful Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft.
- Artemis II crew passes halfway point to moon, shares new photos of Earth CBS News —
- NASA shares stunning Artemis II photo of Earth as astronauts pass halfway to Moon Manchester Evening News —
- NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II Al Jazeera —
- NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II 📹 Al Jazeera —
- Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13's record The Independent —