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The Artemis II crew, from left, Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover as they appear on a video call from the moon's orbit Thursday. (NASA/AP)

Artemis II starts to leave Earth’s orbit and shoots to the moon

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The Artemis II astronauts ignited the Orion capsule's main engine to leave Earth's orbit for a four-day journey to the moon. This pivotal maneuver, approved by NASA, marks humanity's return to lunar exploration after over 50 years. The mission includes observing the moon's far side and testing science operations, with a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean next Friday.

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