CONFIRMED: Orion is now in Earth’s orbit

The Orion spacecraft has successfully entered orbit, traveling at an incredible 17,500 mph (28,000 km/h).

At this speed, it can stay locked around Earth while engineers run critical system checks and prepare for the next phase.

This is a key step in the Artemis II mission — bringing humanity closer to returning to the Moon.

Every second now is about precision, testing, and getting ready for deep space.

Next stop: the Moon.

Debt repaid successfully

A shocking medical case from California revealed that a doctor removed 23 contact lenses from a single eye of a patient. The patient had been unknowingly placing a new pair of lenses every morning without removing the previous ones for 23 consecutive days. Over time, the lenses accumulated, causing discomfort and potential risk to the eye. When discovered, the situation surprised even medical professionals. Thankfully, despite the unusual and risky condition , the patient was treated successfully and recovered without any permanent damage , highlighting the importance of proper eye care and hygiene .

NASA's Artemis mission successfully launched today, marking humanity's return to lunar exploration after more than 50 years. The mission represents a major milestone in space exploration, aiming to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and eventually pave the way for Mars missions.

Meanwhile, one social media user perfectly captured the mood of many Americans watching the launch: "Big shoutout to Artemis as they escape Earth while we have to stay and listen to a**hole Trump."

The comment highlights the sentiment among some viewers who might be feeling a bit envious of the astronauts getting to leave the planet during these politically turbulent times. It's a darkly humorous take on current events that resonated with thousands online, reflecting how space missions can sometimes feel like the ultimate escape from earthly problems.

The Artemis program, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the Moon, continues NASA's legacy of pushing the boundaries of human exploration - even as many of us remain earthbound dealing with the daily political circus.

Anyone else secretly wishing they could hitch a ride to space right about now?

In 1997, Julia "Butterfly" Hill climbed a 1,000-year-old redwood tree and lived 180 feet in the air for 738 days. Suspended on tiny platforms, she survived 90 mph El Niño storms and near constant harassment from loggers. But she refused to touch the ground until she successfully saved the tree.