Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission in 53 Years

0:00NASA's Artemis Second Mission is gearing up for launch on April 1st from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar. Fly by to test key systems for upcoming moon landings. This marks the first crew trip to the moon in 53 years. The massive 32-story space launch system rocket will boost the Orion capsule into Earth orbit for a day before firing it toward the moon, for A. Quick loop around and a splash down back in the Pacific. Teens are pumped about the progress, with launch directors calling the set of excellent after-intense prep work. It's a huge milestone, paving the way for humans to touch down on the lunar surface again soon. Earlier delays hit hard hydrogen fuel leaks pushed back the original February target, followed by a clogged helium line that sent the rocket to the rocket. Hangar, but one and a half weeks ago it rolled back to the pad and the US Canadian crew touched down last Friday. Repairs are solid now, weather looks prime, and forecasters are optimistic.

1:00NASA has the first six days of April to get airborne before a mid-month break, so we're on the edge of history, repeating itself in orbit. That wraps Adelaide News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.