NASA's Artemis II mission completes a critical engine burn, propelling the Orion spacecraft and its four-person crew out of Earth orbit toward the moon.

NASA has shared breathtaking glimpses from deep space as the Artemis II crew begins its journey back to Earth. From dramatic close-up views of the Moon’s cratered far side to a stunning shot of the Milky Way,

FLORIDA TODAY Space Team live updates from the NASA Artemis II crew's journey around the far side of the moon inside their Orion spacecraft Integrity.

WASHINGTON — There are reasons to be over the moon about Artemis II. America’s long-awaited return to Earth’s closest neighbor with the Artemis II launch on Wednesday is just a first step towards transforming the moon into a gateway for deep space exploration,