Breaking: Artemis 2 successfully launches

This is the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years

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04/01/2026 BREAKING NEWS Artemis 2 launches on first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years Artemis 2, the first human mission beyond Earth orbit in more than 50 years, is underway with an April 1 launch of four astronauts on a flight around the moon. The Space Launch System rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 p.m. Eastern. —Jeff Foust It's been a long journey to launch for Artemis 2. Catch up on our latest coverage of the mission below. Artemis 2's (nearly) 10-day flight around the moon After three years, Artemis 2 astronauts ready to launch Artemis 2 fueling underway Read Now Subscribe to SpaceNews This email has been sent to generalastronomy110.stnirp@blogger.com because you previously opted in to receive breaking news alerts from SpaceNews. Unsubscribe here. Sign up for other SpaceNews newsletters. SpaceNews.com | Advertise with SpaceNews Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions SpaceNews.com | Advertise with SpaceNews | Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions © 2026, SpaceNews, 100 Fillmore Street, 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80206, United States