NASA's Artemis II astronauts are preparing for the "trans-lunar injection" burn, which would send their Orion capsule on a free return path around the moon and back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to discuss.
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Artemis II crew prepares for final major engine firing to put Orion on course for moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are preparing for the "trans-lunar injection" burn, which would send their Orion capsule on a free return path around the moon and back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to discuss.
Published April 2, 2026, 6:52 PM
Updated April 2, 2026, 8:36 PM4.1K
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