Artemis II mission fires up engines in next step of moon mission

In April 2026, the Artemis II mission successfully fired its engines, propelling the Orion capsule and its four astronauts out of Earth's orbit. This marks a significant step in the mission to the moon. The crew's initial activities in space included taking photographs, navigating the spacecraft, and addressing a toilet malfunction. The Artemis II mission aims to further lunar exploration and prepare for future long-duration missions to the moon.