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The crew will perform a fly-around before returning to Earth. They will not circle around the moon, no stopping for a moonwalk

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Spurred by American ingenuity, astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are in flight, preparing for the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, sending four astronauts aboard the […]

April 1, 2026 at 05:30AM
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NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center to send astronauts around the Moon. The space agency is leaving no stone unturned to ensure crew survival — safety measures include advanced suits, launch abort systems, radiation monitoring, and a free-return trajectory.

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The Health Ministry warns that patients should take GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity only under medical supervision due to potential severe health complications and side effects. The government is enforcing regulatory measures to prevent misuse and unauthorized sales.

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Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.

April 1, 2026 at 05:30AM
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Crew safety and health come first, which includes getting the astronauts back home, NASA said. Vehicle safety and health are secondary. 

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At least 189 food items are flying aboard Artemis II. For Jeremy Hansen, NASA has included five Canadian products in the menu, including maple syrup.

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