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Nasa begins countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years

Nasa began the countdown on Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.
The 32-storey Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast-off…

By Samantha Johnson / March 30, 2026

Nasa began the countdown on Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.

The 32-storey Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast-off on Wednesday evening with four astronauts.

After a day in orbit around Earth, the Orion capsule will propel the astronauts to the moon and back. There are no stops – just a quick U-turn around the moon.

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The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific.

Managers said the rocket is doing well following the latest round of repairs. Forecasters said the weather should cooperate.

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Nasa’s Artemis II mission should have soared in February but was grounded by hydrogen fuel leaks.

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