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Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades © France 24

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Issued on: 02/04/2026 - 11:51

Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Journalist and aerospace expert Frédéric Castel reports from Cape Caranaval, Florida, USA.