The Artemis II crew during a suit-up and walkout at the Kennedy Space Center in August 2025. (NASA/Kim Shiflett) After years of careful preparation and testing, NASA is finally about to send a crew of astronauts to circle the Moon.

Bethany Stevens, NASA Press Secretary, shares insights into the historic Artemis II moon mission, marking the first crewed lunar orbit in over 50 years. She highlights the diverse astronaut crew, emphasizing the mission's technical challenges and the national unity it fosters.

Here's what to know about Artemis II, the first time NASA sent humans to the moon and why some people (ahem, Kim Kardashian) believe it never happened.

Artemis II was the first human moon mission in more than 50 years. See photos, videos from the Treasure Coast of the launch. Did you watch the launch?

NASA's latest photos from the Artemis II mission show Earth in stunning details as the astronauts near a milestone distance of 100,000 miles away.