Bynkii4d ago
Ars Technica
Four astronauts depart for the Moon with a fiery send-off from Cape Canaveral
Liftoff of Artemis II occurred at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) on Wednesday.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/four-astronauts-depart-for-the-moon-with-a-fiery-send-off-from-cape-canaveral/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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Show threadBill Zaumen4d ago

@arstechnica They successfully got into orbit. But there is a problem with the "lunar loo". I don't think a terrestrial plumbing service can help.

https://apnews.com/live/artemis-ii-launch-nasa-moon-rocket

Highlights: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon

NASA launches four astronauts to the moon on humanity's first lunar voyage in 53 years.

AP News
Show threadMichael McWilliams4d ago
@bzdev
@arstechnica
The toilet is probably a premium subscription service they forgot to pay for.
Show threadÖlbaum3d ago
@arstechnica The US flag was really unnecessary. This happened despite the country, not because of it.