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Morning Edition April 7th, 2026 at 12:21am GMT

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successfully launched

NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts around the moon and back in the first crewed lunar voyage in 53 years. The mission marks the first test flight of NASA's Orion capsule and Space Launch System (SLS) with people on board.

two Microsoft Outlooks

Microsoft Outlook issues have been reported by astronauts on the Artemis II mission around the moon. One of the crew members, Reid Wiseman, jokingly stated that he had "two Microsoft Outlooks" and neither worked. This incident highlights the challenges of using outdated software in high-stakes environments. Despite the mission's advanced technology, the astronauts still face common problems associated with Microsoft Outlook.

passed 100,000 miles from Earth

The Artemis II crew has successfully completed a "translunar" injection burn, putting them on a "free-return" path around the moon. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the mission, with the astronauts now over 100,000 miles from Earth. The crew is expected to continue their journey to the moon, marking a major step forward in space exploration.

entered the Moon's gravitational pull

NASA's Artemis astronauts have entered the Moon's gravitational pull, marking a significant milestone in their mission. As they begin their swing around the Moon, the astronauts are chasing after Apollo 13's maximum range from Earth. This achievement brings them closer to exploring the far side of the Moon.

Samsung's Messages App Is Shutting Down

Samsung is discontinuing its Samsung Messages app in July 2026 and is directing Galaxy users to switch to Google Messages instead. The company says users can maintain a consistent Android messaging experience by switching to Google Messages as their default app.

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