48K views · 347 reactions | The expected moment has arrived. After some delays, Artemis 1, taking its name from Greek mythology, finally takes flight to the moon on Wednesday, Nov 16, at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Nasa successfully launches Artemis 1 Space Launch System. Artemis 1 will be a step for returning the astronauts to the moon. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

🚀 ARTEMIS II: BACK TO THE MOON 🌕 Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years — and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. 🌕 Mission Overview Four astronauts will launch aboard the Orion spacecraft, powered by the massive Space Launch System (SLS). They’ll fly around the Moon, test critical life-support systems, and safely return to Earth — without landing. This mission sets the stage for future Moon landings and deep-space exploration. 📅 Launch