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lastlib

(28,295 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:48 PM Wednesday

We're about to send people to the moon! [View all]

For the first time in over 50 years, humans will again visit our nearest celestial neighbor. This evening, at 6:24 EDT (tentative), Artemis II will launch from Cape Canaveral, Fla., for the projected 10-day flight that will take the 4-person crew to the moon and back. The launch will be live-streamed on several platforms, which can be found here. On Day 5, they will reach lunar space, and spend two days there, before exiting orbit and heading back to Earth.

Should be an exciting few days! This old space cadet will be watching!

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We're about to send people to the moon! [View all] lastlib Wednesday OP

Something to be proud about that does not involve depressing daily events question everything Wednesday #1

If Rump and Musk are half the crew dickthegrouch Wednesday #2

Artemis 2 LIVE: Astronauts strapped inside Orion capsule for historic moon launch TODAY, first since 1972 Judi Lynn Wednesday #3

Hey, Judi, good to see ya! lastlib Wednesday #5

Hi, there, lastlib! Haven't been able to throw myself into posting since the orange nightmare stole our country. Judi Lynn Wednesday #6

I'm with ya, my dear pal! lastlib Wednesday #7

The first time was on my tenth birthday. Tom Dyer Wednesday #4