Senator Moody Attends Historic Artemis II Launch from Florida’s Space Coast as America Races Back to the Moon

Apr 2, 2026
SPACE COAST, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody tonight attended the historic launch of Artemis II from Florida’s Space Coast as it carries four astronauts in a journey around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The crewed flight follows a successful uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022. Senator Moody is dedicated to supporting Florida’s Space Coast and keeping the U.S. number one in space.
“It’s incredible to watch the Artemis II rocket take off this afternoon from Cape Canaveral, carrying American astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. This is an amazing achievement towards long-term lunar exploration by the many scientists and engineers stationed here in Florida and it’s exciting to have our state be front row to this innovation. As a Senator representing the Space Coast, it’s important to me to continue supporting this research and operations and help keep our nation first in space,” saidSenator Ashley Moody.
Senator Moody spoke on Fox Business shortly before the rocket launch. See interviewhere.
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