The Artemis II crew are now closer to the moon than the Earth, Nasa said on Saturday morning, as the four astronauts completed the third day of their flight to the moon. The crew of Artemis II talk about their experience just after completing the translunar injection burn that is leading them towards the moon. Nasa’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, carrying the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. [ Why are humans returning to the moon?Opens in new window ]The mission marks a series of historic accomplishments, including sending the first person of colour, the first woman and the first non-American on a lunar mission. “We’re all one people.” – Guardian/Agencies[ The Irish Times view on Artemis II: humans are returning to the MoonOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times April 04, 2026 11:51 UTC