NASA's Artemis II mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 6:35 PM ET on April 1, 2026, marking the first crewed flight to the Moon in over five decades. The mission carries four astronauts: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Shortly after liftoff, a glitch was detected in the Universal Waste Management System, specifically a fan linked to urine collection. Despite this, the system remains operational for solid waste. Mission control is working to resolve the issue, ensuring the toilet is ready for use. The mission is designed to test the Orion spacecraft's capabilities and will last approximately 10 days, during which the crew will perform various checks and maneuvers. Artemis II aims to set records by sending the first woman, first person of color, and first non-American on a lunar mission, while also preparing for future lunar landings and establishing a permanent base on the Moon.