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NASA launches historic crewed Moon mission after 50 years
Updated On: 02 April, 2026 10:28 AM IST | Florida | mid-day online correspondent
Astronauts aboard Orion are conducting proximity operations and manual piloting as part of critical mission tests during Artemis II. Astronauts aboard Orion have begun a 10-day mission around the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft during "proximity operations" after separating from the rocket's upper stage. (Pic/PTI)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Wednesday announced the successful separation of the Orion spacecraft from the upper stage of the rocket as part of the Artemis II mission and stated that the "proximity operations" test is currently underway.
Separation of the Orion took place after the Artemis crew had officially embarked on a "historic 10-day mission around the Moon", a journey that may see them travel "further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
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