Is it just me or was the general public's reaction to Artemis II launching more like shrugged shoulders than actual excitement?

I slept when it launched (time zones). Now, roughly 6 hours later, the story is barely above the fold on most news websites.

Thoughts on why?

#artemis2 #nasa #space #launch #rocket #rocketlaunch

Artemis II astronauts lift off for NASA's 10-day mission around the moon in Canadian first
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/livestory/artemis-ii-launch-nasa-live-coverage-canada-9.7149222?cmp=rss

Cheers to our brave astronauts and Artemis II on a successful launch! 👏🏻🇺🇸

Here’s our love and hope to the moon and back. ❤️🌕🚀

📸: March 26, 2026

#ArtemisII #Astronaut #Space #Moon #Mural #NASA #Launch

‘Artemis II now bound for the moon’: Canadians gather to celebrate space launch
Canadians marked Artemis II launch day with watch parties and events, as excitement built around astronaut Jeremy Hansen and a return to the moon.
#Canada #ArtemisII
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755581/canadians-celebrate-artemis-ii-launch/
‘Artemis II now bound for the moon’: Canadians gather to celebrate space launch
Canadians marked Artemis II launch day with watch parties and events, as excitement built around astronaut Jeremy Hansen and a return to the moon.
#Canada #ArtemisII
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755581/canadians-celebrate-artemis-ii-launch/
Artemis II Launch Live Updates: NASA Astronauts Begin 10-Day Moon Mission

A giant rocket’s tower of flame lifted three Americans and one Canadian at 6:35 p.m. Eastern on the first crewed journey that will go around the moon since 1972.

The New York Times
Big spacey science feelings today. 🚀 #ArtemisII #Launch #Artemis
Artemis II: Astronauts launch into space for NASA's 10-day mission around the moon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/livestory/artemis-ii-launch-nasa-live-coverage-canada-9.7149222?cmp=rss
1 Apr 2026 - Magnitude M7.4 #earthquake (35km depth) #Ternate, #Indonesia
: About 10 mins before the #Artemis II #launch ......