NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along?

"NASA's Artemis II mission concluded on April 10 after its four astronauts splashed down off the coast of California. The space agency successfully demonstrated the most powerful rocket it's ever built, the Space Transportation System, and tested Orion, its crew vehicle, with a crew for the first time."

"Between April 1 and 13, there were more than 42 million engagements on major platforms. On April 6 and 7, around the time the crew passed by the moon, there were about 1.3 million mentions of terms related to Artemis II."

"NASA's YouTube Live coverage saw 61% growth in views from 2022, during the first Artemis I launch, up from 11.4 million to 18.4 million. NBC News Now saw its fourth-largest audience on record during the 6 p.m. hour on the day of the launch."

NASA's Artemis II mission concluded on April 10, showcasing the Space Transportation System and the Orion crew vehicle. Astronauts traveled farther into space and observed the moon's dark side. Social media engagement was substantial, with over 42 million interactions noted between April 1 and 13. The mission generated 1.3 million mentions on April 6 and 7. NASA's YouTube coverage saw a 61% increase in views compared to Artemis I. Despite the excitement, viewership did not match the Apollo 11 launch numbers.

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