Artemis Two Blasts Off, Paving Way for Moon Missions

0:00Artemis II blasted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, carrying four astronauts toward the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. This marks the first crewed mission back to Luna Orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew won't touch down on the moon, but they're paving the way for bigger steps ahead, like Artemis III's test flight in 2027 and Artemis IV's landing in 2028, while leading to a permanent lunar base. Folks are buzzing about this return to deep space, reigniting that old Apollo magic while showcasing new tech that could change how we explore. Forever, NASA dropped a slick real-time tracker called the Artemis Real-Time Orbit website, or ARR, plus a mobile app, so you can watch Orion's path speed, and exact distances from Earth and the moon in miles. Fire up that tracker today and ride along with the crew as they loop the moon, building hype for humanity's next giant leap. Stay informed with El Paso News today, AI-powered updates.

1:03I'm Cory with The Story.