Event Brief
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: Artemis II astronauts have begun their journey to the moon after a successful thruster firing.
WHO: Artemis II astronauts
WHAT: began their journey to the moon
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 11:38 PM ET
WHERE: Earth's orbit
WHY: Successful thruster firing
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