Artemis II nears lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is entering its most critical phase as the Orion spacecraft approaches the lunar surface for a historic flyby.

The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, will venture deeper into space than any humans have in over half a century.

While the mission has captured global attention with stunning images of Earth, engineers are working to resolve a recurring issue with the spacecraft's waste management system.

This flyby serves as a vital precursor to future crewed missions to Mars and the establishment of a permanent lunar base.