Artemis II Launches: Humanity Returns to Deep Space
On April 1, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System roared to life at Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time in more than half a century. Liftoff occurred at 6:35p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39B, marking a defining moment in the Artemis program and a return to human exploration of the Moon.Crew Walkout: A Historic DepartureHours before launch, the Artemis II crew emerged from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building in a moment reminiscent
Ryan BaleApr 2, 20263 min 
