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'Oh my goodness, that is spectacular!': See BBC science editor react to launch

Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.

Published April 2, 2026, 8:40 AM
Updated April 2, 2026, 11:09 AM765
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'Oh my goodness, that is spectacular!': See BBC science editor react to launch

Nasa's Artemis II spacecraft has launched and is now orbiting Earth, where it will then head on to circle the Moon as part of a 10-day mission.

The crew onboard are "safe, secure and in great spirits", according to a Nasa official.

Rebecca Morelle, the BBC's science editor, was in Florida to watch the "spectacular" blast off.

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