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Artemis II is go for translunar injection burn, scheduled to leave Earth's orbit for the moon

The Artemis II crew is on track to leave Earth's orbit for the moon Thursday night after mission management polled go for the translunar injection burn. CBS News Radio correspondent Peter King has more.

Published April 2, 2026, 9:28 PM
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Artemis II is go for translunar injection burn, scheduled to leave Earth's orbit for the moon

The Artemis II crew is on track to leave Earth's orbit for the moon Thursday night after mission management polled go for the translunar injection burn. CBS News Radio correspondent Peter King has more.

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