Artemis II Astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman Send Final Message Before Moon Launch

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is just hours away from sending astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

Artemis II, a follow up to the 2022 Artemis I uncrewed mission, is sending four astronauts on humanity's deepest venture into space since the 1972 Apollo 17 mission landed on the moon.

While Artemis II won't be landing on the moon, it sets the stage for the upcoming Artemis III test flight in 2027, Artemis IV landing in 2028, and NASA's plans to set up a lunar base.