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Artemis Astronauts More than Halfway to Moon, Putting Earth in Rearview
- On Saturday, NASA confirmed the four Artemis II astronauts passed the halfway point to the Moon, placing them closer to their lunar destination than Earth.
- Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen launched April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than 53 years.
- Mission Control instructed the crew to use backup collection bags after the Orion spacecraft's waste management system malfunctioned following liftoff, with engineers suspecting ice blocks the vent line.
- Monday's planned six-hour flyby will allow the crew to photograph the Moon's far side, previously too challenging to observe, while the maneuver uses lunar gravity for a free return to Earth.
- This mission validates critical systems for NASA's broader agenda: landing two astronauts near the lunar south pole by 2028 and establishing a sustainable Moon base to support future Mars exploration.
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On Wednesday, April 1st, the Nasa launched its first lunar mission in more than 50 years. Baptised Artemis II, it must lead a crew of four astronauts around the Moon. The ultimate goal is to conquer the star and exploit it. But, beyond propaganda, the technical and budgetary challenges are immense.
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Leaning Left64Leaning Right40Center133Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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