As of this moment, Artemis II is still a go for launch early this evening.
The last time astronauts went around the far side of the moon was more than 50 years ago, and if things go as scheduled the crew will eventually be the farthest any human beings have ever traveled into space:
We're going around the Moon. Come watch with us. Artemis II's four-astronaut crew is lifting off from @NASAKennedy on an approximately 10-day mission that will bring us closer to living on the Moon and Mars. The launch window opens at 6:24pm ET (2224 UTC). https://t.co/X27QJejNDt
— NASA (@NASA) April 1, 2026
The mission is an awe-inspiring endeavor that entire generations of people on this planet have never experienced.
With that in mind, leave it to politicians like Sen. Chuck Schumer to try and take a swipe at President Trump just before the scheduled launch:
Good luck to our brave American astronauts headed to the moon, the first crewed NASA mission to the moon in over five decades.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) April 1, 2026
Their journey is a testament to our incredible scientific capabilities, and a reminder why we need to invest in NASA and science writ large, not cut… https://t.co/jtqpQqnMqd
We're not surprised, but still... what an a**!
Really appreciate you making this political, Chuck. 🙄
— Sandy 〽️ (@RightSandy) April 1, 2026
Of course he made it political!
President Trump and Republicans funded NASA through the OBBB, which is what has made this possible.
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 1, 2026
You voted against it. https://t.co/9e0Jf6MBLs
Chuck, you helped defund NASA for virtually the entire Obama administration, with all due respect you can shut up with your lies.
— Gus (@catalinafrog) April 1, 2026
Way to make this political, Chuck! pic.twitter.com/SrjYahkbWC
— Essential Network (@EssentialNetOnX) April 1, 2026
That's just what "Lyin' Chuck" does.
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