NASA counts down to Artemis II Moon mission

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NASA began a new countdown for a moon trip. This is the first human mission to the moon in 53 years.

A very tall rocket will launch with four astronauts. They will fly around the moon and then return to Earth.

The team worked hard to prepare for this big launch. They are confident the rocket is ready and weather is good.

The mission had delays because of fuel leaks before now. All problems are fixed, and the rocket is on the launch pad.

This new crew has a woman, a person of color, and a non-U.S. citizen. This shows that space travel is open to all people in the future.

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When was the last human mission to the moon?

53 years ago.

How many astronauts will launch on the rocket?

Four astronauts.

What does the new crew represent?

A woman, a person of color, and a non-U.S. citizen.

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