Technology · 29 March 2026

Four Astronauts Target April 1 Moon Launch

NASA's Artemis II will be the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972, on a journey lasting approximately ten days. The four-person crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center on March 27, ahead of their April 1 launch target. The mission flies around the Moon aboard the Space Launch System, marking a landmark return to deep space.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 March 2026 at 20:48

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