HOUSTON, April 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Four Artemis astronauts were zooming towards the Moon on Thursday after a major engine firing, a milestone that commits NASA to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a century. "We are getting just a beautiful view of the dark side of the Earth right now, lit by the Moon," said Hansen. The 10-day mission is aimed at paving the way for a Moon landing in 2028. Artemis 2 marks a series of historic accomplishments: sending the first person of color, the first woman and the first non-American on a lunar mission. If all proceeds smoothly, the astronauts will set a record by venturing farther from Earth than any human before.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 03, 2026 02:39 UTC