Artemis II lifts off, sends four astronauts toward Moon for first time since 1972

Nasa’s Artemis II mission successfully launched four astronauts into orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after 54 years. The Orion spacecraft is now en route to the Moon, with the crew conducting vital system checks before their four-day journey. This mission is a crucial step towards establishing a long-term lunar presence and future deep space exploration.