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Impressive images from the launch of the Artemis II mission to the Moon

Captivating snapshots are making the rounds on the internet capturing in all its glory the launch of the first manned mission to the Moon since 1972

Artemis II: Orion is now heading toward the Moon – watch video

The successful trans-lunar injection burn has set the spacecraft on a trajectory toward the Moon – Return to Earth scheduled on day 10 of the mission – 41 minutes without communication when the spacecraft passes behind the Moon

The Artemis II crew: The four astronauts who will make history on NASA’s return to the Moon

Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen – Who are the four astronauts preparing to make history by participating in humanity’s return to the Moon

“We are ready”: NASA plans the launch of the Artemis II mission for 1 April

All set for the journey around the Moon, as NASA says it faces no technical obstacles - Weather the only unknown factor

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