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NASA's Artemis II Crew Set for Historic Moon Launch

4/2/2026

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Senator Kelly Announces Artemis II

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years, scheduled to launch at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
NASA plans to invest $20 billion over seven years to establish a lunar base.
Prelaunch coverage is available on NASA's YouTube channel, with a briefing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

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Astronauts Inspire Unity

Artemis II aims to rekindle a sense of wonder about space exploration.
Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen say they want to inspire unity on Earth through the mission.
Reid Wiseman stated, "We’ve just got to go do this mission," highlighting the mission's motivational appeal.
The mission marks the first crewed lunar journey since 1972, underscoring its significance in rekindling human connection to space.

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Senator Kelly Announces Artemis II

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years, scheduled to launch at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
NASA plans to invest $20 billion over seven years to establish a lunar base.
Prelaunch coverage is available on NASA's YouTube channel, with a briefing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

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