NASA Artemis II Astronauts Race Into Moon’s Embrace After Quiet Easter
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- Artemis Program
- By The New York Times
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In brief
The Artemis II mission is progressing toward its historic lunar flyby scheduled for Monday, marking a significant milestone in NASA's ambitious program to return humans to the Moon. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen celebrates his inaugural spaceflight aboard this advanced spacecraft, while receiving inspirational messages from Apollo 16 veteran Charlie Duke. This mission represents a crucial step in establishing sustainable lunar exploration and preparing for future crewed landings on the lunar surface.
NASA Artemis II Astronauts Race Into Moon’s Embrace After Quiet Easter
Ahead of a lunar flyby on Monday, the crew celebrated the astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s first spaceflight and got a special message from Charlie Duke, the Apollo 16 moonwalker. continue reading...
