WRAP: NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Record ID: 2373224

  • Title: WRAP: NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
  • Date: 2nd April 2026
  • Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the "brave astronauts" and NASA on the successful launch of Artemis II on Wednesday (April 1). (9417-SPACE-MOON/ARTEMIS-TRUMP) WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (APRIL 1, 2026) (UNRESTRICTED POOL) (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING: "Thank you very much. My fellow Americans, good evening. Let me begin by congr
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  • Keywords: Artemis II Canada Moon NASA Orion
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  • Country: US
  • Topics: North America,Science,Space Exploration
  • Reuters ID: LVA003942802042026RP1
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