Artemis II leaves Earth orbit for first time in 50 years en route to moon

NASA's Artemis II crew left Earth orbit Thursday evening en route for the moon, marking a milestone not reached in more than 50 years.

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch jokes about her braids being the 'first' to 'leave Earth's orbit'

The NASA astronaut is part of the first manned moon mission in over five decades

NASA Sends Humans Beyond Earth Orbit For First Time Since 1972

After orbiting Earth, NASA’s Artemis II mission has begun its journey to the moon after a dramatic trans-lunar injection.

Former ISS commander illustrates what it feels like to re-enter Earth's atmosphere

Former NASA astronaut Michael Fossum explains how the Artemis II’s unique orbit will change its re-entry to Earth on ‘Special Report.’