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Hour 2: NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 yearsThe countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 yearsCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. There are no stops — just a quick U-turn around the moon. The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific.Managers said the rocket is doing well following the latest round of repairs. Forecasters said the weather should cooperate.NASA’s Artemis II mission should have soared in February, but was grounded by hydrogen fuel leaks. The leaks were fixed, but then a helium pressurization line became clogged, forcing a return to the hangar late last month. The rocket returned to the pad 1 1/2 weeks ago, and its U.S.-Canadian crew arrived at the launch site on Friday.Managers said the rocket is doing well following the latest round of repairs. Forecasters said the weather should cooperate.NASA’s Artemis II mission should have soared in February, but was grounded by hydrogen fuel leaks. The leaks were fixed, but then a helium pressurization line became clogged, forcing a return to the hangar late last month. The rocket returned to the pad 1 1/2 weeks ago, and its U.S.-Canadian crew arrived at the launch site on Friday.At the same time, Glover, who is Black, looks forward to when ”one day we don’t have to talk about these firsts” and exploring the cosmos becomes an all-encompassing “human history.”NASA has the first six days of April to launch Artemis II before standing down until the end of the month.Stay informed and entertained with Trey Radel and Jason Jones weekdays on 92.5 FOX News.The Drive with Trey Radel on 92.5 FOX News Radio in Southwest Florida. Listen LIVE: https://925FOXNews.com Call In Number: 239-479-5592 Copyright © 2025 Sun Broadcasting, Inc.