Artemis II Mission Begins Historic Journey

Four astronauts launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a monumental 10-day mission to circumnavigate the moon. This mission, Artemis II, represents the first crewed mission to travel to the vicinity of the moon in over 50 years.

Meet the Artemis II Crew

The Artemis II crew consists of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, alongside Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Prior to the launch, the crew shared a message anticipating the historic flight.

CNN Coverage of the Launch

CNN’s space reporters captured their reactions to the Artemis II launch, documenting this significant moment in space exploration. CNN’s Tom Foreman also provided a detailed breakdown of the advanced hardware and engineering behind the Artemis II spacecraft.

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President Trump Addresses Iran Conflict

In a primetime address, President Donald Trump blamed Iran for rising oil prices, marking his first statement since the start of the Iran war.

Executive Order on Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at regulating mail-in voting, a move that election experts anticipate will face legal challenges.

Kirk Shooting Investigation

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah last year, state that government experts have not yet definitively linked a bullet fragment from Kirk’s autopsy to a rifle found near the scene.