CNN 10 Artemis II Lifts Off!
Apr 2, 2026
A moon mission lifts off as four astronauts begin a 10-day lunar orbit journey. An archaeological dig may have unearthed d'Artagnan's skeleton. A reopened Beijing–Pyongyang train route highlights shifting diplomacy. Famous Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works are stolen in a daring art heist. Girls train alongside firefighters at a camp encouraging women in the field.
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Artemis II Crewed Lunar Orbit Revival
- Artemis II marks NASA's first crewed mission in the Artemis program and the first crewed lunar flight since the 1970s.
- The crew will orbit the moon for about 10 days as a key step toward establishing a permanent lunar presence.
Live Launch Audio Captures Liftoff Tension
- CNN10 included launch audio showing callouts like "GLS is go for core stage engine start" and "good roll pitch," capturing the live liftoff sequence.
- Those mission control snippets illustrate the real-time coordination behind the rocket's successful ascent.
Possible d'Artagnan Skeleton Found In Netherlands
- Archaeologists unearthed a skeleton under a Dutch church floor and are testing DNA to see if it matches descendants of d'Artagnan.
- St. Peter and Paul Church has long been suspected as a possible grave for the 17th-century soldier.