Space Science
Artemis II mission begins
Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
出典: ESA Space News
<img src="https://www.esa.int/var/esa/storage/images/esa_multimedia/images/2026/04/artemis_ii_launch/27185038-2-eng-GB/Artemis_II_launch_card_full.jpg" alt="The Artemis II rocket, with Orion and its European Service Module on top, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.">
<p>At 00:35 CEST today (18:35 local time on 1 April), NASA's Space Launch System rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on Artemis II. At the heart of the mission is ESA's European Service Module, which powers, propels and sustains the Orion spacecraft and its crew on their journey around the Moon and safely back to Earth.</p>
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At 00:35 CEST today (18:35 local time on 1 April), NASA's Space Launch System rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on Artemis II. At the heart of the mission is ESA's European Service Module, which powers, propels and sustains the Orion spacecraft and its crew on their journey around the Moon and safely back to Earth.
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Artemis Program
The Artemis Program is a NASA initiative aimed at returning humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s, with the goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface and preparing for future missions to Mars.
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Orion Spacecraft
The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, supporting missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars. It features advanced life support systems and robust safety measures for deep space travel.