First American Manned Lunar Mission in over 50 Years Begins

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The Orion manned spacecraft was successfully launched, marking the next step in the ambitions to put people on the moon again – and eventually reach Mars.

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More than 50 years of waiting, but here we are at last: Artemis 2 finally gives humanity the taste of the wide. The take-off of the SLS (Space Launch System) took place as planned, and the crew is in the direction of the Moon!

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On April 1, 2026, the Artemis II mission left the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in front of the eyes of the world. This launch of Artemis II is a major step forward, as it is the "first manned flight to the Moon in more than 50 years," according to the Washington Post. Through this take-off, Artemis II already imposes itself as a central pillar of the contemporary American space strategy. Artemis II: a controlled take-off and a demonstration …