With the Artemis II mission now taking place, the astronauts are set to make history as they approach the moon, aiming to travel beyond what the Apollo missions achieved. The crew will photograph the mysterious far side of the moon and is celebrating a monumental milestone for space exploration, especially with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard, making him the first non-American to participate in a moon mission. NASA plans to lay the groundwork for a sustained human presence on the moon, with goals for a lunar landing by 2028.
Artemis II Astronauts Toasted in Canada Before Lunar Fly-By
Artemis II Astronauts Toasted in Canada Before Lunar Fly-By
The Artemis II crew, including the first non-U.S. astronaut to go to the moon, is on a historic mission set to break records and explore the far side of the moon.
The Artemis II astronauts, comprising three Americans and one Canadian, are en route to the moon to capture stunning images of its far side, marking the first time a crew has orbited the moon in over 50 years. This 10-day mission leads the way for NASA’s plans to establish a sustainable lunar base by 2028, and includes groundbreaking milestones for representation in space exploration.
