Technology · 13 March 2026

Nasa Plans April Moon Flight for Four Astronauts

People will soon fly around the Moon for the first time in over five decades. Nasa's Artemis II mission is targeting an earliest launch date of 1 April, with the rocket rolling to the pad on 19 March after a helium leak was fixed. Three US astronauts and one Canadian will crew the 10-day journey, travelling around the Moon's far side.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 4:14

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