NASA successfully launched its Artemis I mission

NASA successfully launched its Artemis I mission

NASA has successfully launched Artemis I, its most powerful rocket to date as part of a long-term plan to return humans to the Moon.

The Space Launch System lifted off from its launch site in Florida at 06:47G (01:47 local time), marking a historic moment for Nasa. The first Artemis I launch failed due to technical issues at the end of August, and a second attempt at the beginning of September was hampered by a fuel leak.

A planned third attempt in late September was pushed back because tropical storm Ian threatened to hit the Florida launch site. The mission will involve the use of a massive rocket known as the SLS, which will launch the unmanned spacecraft.