The Artemis mission has launched, beginning a journey to orbit the moon with a crew that includes the first African American astronaut and the first woman to make the trip. The mission is intended to provide a foundation for future deep-space travel and establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface. An estimated 500,000 people gathered to witness the launch. Retired astronaut, Joan Higginbotham, expressed her excitement and excitement about the mission's potential impact on future generations.