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Artemis II on course for moon after completing translunar injection burn

The Artemis II had a successful translunar injection burn Thursday night, allowing the four-person crew to leave Earth's orbit and head for the moon. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.

Published April 3, 2026, 12:14 AM
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Artemis II on course for moon after completing translunar injection burn

The Artemis II had a successful translunar injection burn Thursday night, allowing the four-person crew to leave Earth's orbit and head for the moon. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.

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