We finally have liftoff! NASA's Artemis II blasts off to space

Four astronauts, including Canada's Jeremy Hansen, are now in orbit after the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on the Orion spacecraft. This is NASA's first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. Mike Armstrong reports from the Canadian Space Agency's headquarters on the excitement for the start of the 10-day journey around the moon, and Heidi Petracek looks at Canada's enthusiasm for a lunar mission reigniting passion for space exploration. Jackson Proskow reports on the latest threats and mixed messages from U.S. President Donald Trump about the war on Iran, ahead of Trump's address to the nation. Redmond Shannon looks at Israel's plan to take full control of southern Lebanon, and where it leaves hundreds of thousands of residents. Jillian Piper explains how violence and volatility in the Middle East is being linked to a rise in youth radicalization online, including in Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at how some of Canada's minimum wage workers are getting a raise, and how critics say it's not enough. Touria Izri looks at the new White House report highlighting some Canadian trade policies that are irritating the U.S. Plus, a doggone good reunion: Dawna tells you about a lost pup, the animal's injured owner, and the delicate rescue operation in a remote location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices