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Moon mission: Artemis II explained

Artemis II will send four astronauts around the Moon, testing life-support and navigation in deep space.
The crew includes three Americans and one Canadian, with Jeremy Hansen as a mission specialist.
Orion will orbit Earth, then travel to a high lunar orbit before returning to Earth by natural gravity.
The mission will use the Space Launch System, with the rocket and boosters planned for launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Launch delays followed a liquid hydrogen leak during a wet dress rehearsal, pushing the schedule back.
Launch timing targets an April window after previous delays related to weather and rehearsals.
The mission aims to validate systems before future lunar landings and long-duration deep-space operations.
Quarantine procedures began, ensuring astronauts remain healthy ahead of launch.
Orion is designed to support crew life, including food, sleep, and exercise during deep-space travel.

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