The Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. local time. It is a historic moment – the first crewed flight to the Moon in more than fifty years. The four-astronaut crew is safe and in good health. startitup.sk ↗
The ten-day mission represents a major step in NASA's ambition to return humans to the lunar surface. Although the crew will not land on the surface of the Moon during this mission, their journey will circle the Moon, and the data from the flight will become critical for future landings. The Orion spacecraft successfully reached Earth orbit after launch and is heading toward the Moon. hnonline.sk ↗
During the mission, the crew encountered an unexpected problem – their toilet broke down. However, the astronauts worked in close cooperation with mission control in Houston, and the problem was successfully resolved. An unusual companion also joined the space travelers – the mascot Rise, a plush creature designed by an eight-year-old boy. The mascot has its own function during the mission and has become a symbol of this historic journey. interez.sk ↗
The Artemis program continues to transform American space endeavors. The long-term goal is to enable a permanent human presence on the Moon and eventually get people to Mars. Although the program faced several challenges before launch, including questions concerning the technical condition of individual components, the successful launch of Artemis II confirms progress in this ambitious space initiative. hlavnespravy.sk ↗
Artemis II launched successfully. The crew faces problems as well as a fun companion
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NASA vyslala posádku k Mesiacu, prvý pilotovaný let za päťdesiat rokov sa uskutočnil
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| 12:00 02.04.
NASA úspešne vypustila Artemis II k Mesiacu na palube superťažkej rakety
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| 06:01 02.04.
Raketa SLS s misiou Artemis II úspešne odštartovala k Mesiacu
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NAŽIVO: Artemis 2 zamieri k Mesiacu. NASA pred štartom dopĺňa palivo do rakety SLS
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| 20:55 01.04.
NASA začala dopĺňať palivo do superťažkej nosnej rakety pred štartom misie Artemis 2 k Mesiacu
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| 20:46 01.04.
Odpočítavanie sa začalo: Raketa s posádkou sa chystá na cestu k Mesiacu, naplnili ju miliónmi litrami paliva
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| 19:40 01.04.
Odpočítavanie sa začalo, raketu SLS plnia palivom. Astronauti NASA sa po vyše polstoročí vrátia na Mesiac
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