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  Artemis II Update: Crew Approaches the Moon for Record-Breaking Lunar Flyby The wait is over. On April 1, 2026 , NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) roared to life at Kennedy Space Center, successfully sending the Orion spacecraft and its four-member crew on a 10-day journey that will redefine human space exploration. As the mission enters its most critical phase, here is the latest status update on the Artemis II flight. 1. Mission Status: The Long Way Home Following a successful launch and several days of system checkouts in high Earth orbit, Orion is currently on a precise trajectory toward the Moon. ·         Current Location: As of April 6, the spacecraft is approaching its closest lunar encounter . ·         Trajectory Accuracy: Flight controllers in Houston recently canceled a planned trajectory correction burn because Orion’s flight path was so accurate that no adjustment was needed. ...