Event Brief
Artemis II crew departs Earth orbit for moon
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
Summary: The Orion capsule is set for a four-day journey to the moon after an engine firing boosts its speed.
WHO: NASA
WHAT: Orion capsule departs Earth orbit
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
WHERE: Earth orbit
WHY: Engine firing provides necessary speed to break free from Earth's gravity.
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