Why NASA’s moon mission is a big deal
By Zoe Todd
Published on April 1, 2026.
NASA is preparing to launch four astronauts around the moon on a mission called Artemis II. The mission is expected to take off on Wednesday. CNN's Space & Science reporter, Jackie Wattles, discusses the importance of this mission and its preparation for the launch. A CNN producer beat the odds to secure the NCAA's Final Four.
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