Four astronauts have launched on NASA's Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. The 10-day flight will test new systems and set the stage for future landings.

Four astronauts lifted off Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II mission, humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. The 10-day flight will test new systems, carry the most diverse lunar crew ever, and set the stage for future landings and a sustainable American presence on the Moon.