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REPORTS VARYNasa greenlights historic Moon flight as weather clears for early-April liftoff
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has officially given clearance for its Artemis II mission to launch on April 1, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration history. With the rocket confirmed ready and four-person crew members selected from diverse backgrounds including women of color, officials are now focusing their final efforts on securing favorable weather conditions ahead of departure.
Key Points
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1NASA has given final go-ahead for its Artemis II mission after months of delays.
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2The four-person crew is scheduled to launch on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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3This historic flight will mark the first time humans have traveled around both Earth and Moon in over five decades.
Developments
[Mar 30]
NASA confirmed final preparations are complete for an April 1 launch of Artemis II, with a four-person crew including three Americans and one Canadian set to begin their journey around the Moon.
[Mar 29] (Evening)
Countdown begins as NASA managers state they are in good position for launch unless weather intervenes, targeting a Wednesday evening liftoff after several delays. Weather officials monitor conditions with an estimated 80% favorable probability.
[Mar 29] (Morning)
NASA managers confirm the rocket is ready to fly and are in good position for launch, barring weather interference from a crew of four astronauts on their first lunar voyage since more than half-century ago. Launch scheduled as early April.