Artemis II lunar mission progresses

This mission represents humanity's first return to deep space exploration in over half a century, testing critical survival systems for future landings.

Astronauts aboard the Orion capsule have reported being in great spirits and have maintained communication with Mission Control in Houston.

The trajectory is a feat of engineering, designed to carry the crew further from Earth than any previous human flight.

As they approach the Moon, the crew will experience a period of silence while navigating the far side before returning home.