NASA's Artemis II mission marks historic return to the Moon

USA. After more than half a century, humanity has returned to the Moon. Under NASA's Artemis-2 mission, four astronauts departed on Wednesday aboard a powerful rocket for a historic lunar orbit, a journey expected to pave the way for future landings.The 32-story Space Launch System rocket, carrying three American and one Canadian astronaut, lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the evening. Thousands gathered to witness the launch, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the Apollo era. This mission is considered a significant step toward establishing a long-term lunar presence for NASA.Minutes into the flight, Commander Reid Wiseman...