Artemis II enters lunar space

Humanity is back at the Moon as the Artemis II Orion capsule crosses the threshold where lunar gravity becomes the dominant force.

The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, is set to loop around the far side of the Moon, momentarily losing contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes.

This mission serves as a critical test of endurance and technology ahead of a planned lunar landing in two years.

During their journey, the astronauts have shared breathtaking images of Earth and lunar vistas, while also managing technical challenges such as onboard waste systems.