The Artemis II crew will orbit the Earth for about 24 hours to inspect the Orion capsule before a decision is made to proceed toward the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports, and Les Johnson, a former chief technologist for NASA, joins CBS News with more details on the mission.
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Artemis II crew wakes up in space for crucial 24 hours before heading to the moon
The Artemis II crew will orbit the Earth for about 24 hours to inspect the Orion capsule before a decision is made to proceed toward the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports, and Les Johnson, a former chief technologist for NASA, joins CBS News with more details on the mission.
Published April 2, 2026, 1:01 PM
Updated April 2, 2026, 2:42 PM4.3K
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