Article #278356

France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Artemis II astronauts ignite engines and head for lunar flyby Source France 24 - World News
Description NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and set course for a lunar flyby on Thursday, marking the first human departure from Earth orbit since 1972. The crew of three Americans and one Canadian will break distance records, witness a solar eclipse, and pave the way for future lunar missions, despite early challenges in orbit.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/technology/20260403-artemis-ii-astronauts-ignite-engines-and-head-for-lunar-flyby Published At 2026-04-02 20:16:00 (4 days ago)
Created At 2026-04-02 20:18:40 Updated At 2026-04-02 20:18:40