Watch: Artemis II’s journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit… in 85 seconds

A newly released 85-second timelapse video has condensed months of preparation and progress for NASA’s Artemis II mission, offering audiences a sweeping look at the spacecraft’s journey from development through its eventual departure from Earth orbit. This condensed visual chronicle pulls back the curtain on one of the most anticipated space exploration initiatives of the decade, highlighting key milestones that have brought NASA one step closer to returning human explorers to deep space near the Moon.