Artemis II: We Actually Did It, Plus Toilet Issues Onboard Fixed, and What's Next!
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Summary (00:00) Artemis II successfully launched on April 1, marking the first crewed mission toward the Moon in over 50 years and beginning a 10-day mission. (00:51) About 51 minutes after launch, Orion experienced a temporary communications issue where crew could hear Capcom but mission control couldn’t hear the crew; the issue was resolved and the crew remained safe. (01:22) NASA emphasized the historic moment, stating the U.S. is officially back to sending astronauts to the Moon after a 54-year gap. (02:31) The launch generated viral moments online, including a selfie with the rocket reflected in glasses and debates about spectators and livestream quality. (03:56) Many viewers criticized NASA’s Artemis II livestream quality, comparing it unfavorably to SpaceX broadcasts due to poor camera tracking, missing onboard views, and technical issues. (05:26) NASA reported the crew is doing well, Orion is in an elliptical orbit, and preparations are already underway for future Artemis launc
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