Inside Artemis II – What You Need to Know: Weekend Edition

[0:04] This is what you need to know. [0:06] Three, two, one, booster ignition. [0:10] Artemis II on its moon mission, [0:12] R. Gio Benitez speaks with the astronauts in space. [0:15] The Supreme Court hears arguments [0:16] on birthright citizenship. [0:18] The shakeup at the Department of Justice, [0:20] Pam Bondi replaced as Attorney General. [0:23] Video of Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, [0:25] who he told police he was talking to [0:27] just minutes before his arrest. [0:30] And the 14-year-old student [0:31] running for governor of Vermont. [0:32] We have much more What You Need to Know. [0:36] I'm Rachel Scott from ABC News. [0:38] This is What You Need to Know. [0:39] We'll show you the new weight loss pill [0:40] that has been approved by the FDA [0:42] and the record heat raising concerns across the West, [0:45] prompting concern about a drought and a long fire season. [0:49] But first, the big story. [0:50] The Artemis II astronauts on their moon mission, [0:53] they've completed their final major engine firing [0:55] and are now propelling out of the Earth's orbit. [0:58] R. Gio Benitez spoke with the astronauts. [1:00] There was a moment, about an hour, [1:04] where Mission Control Houston reoriented our spacecraft [1:07] as the sun was setting behind the Earth. [1:09] You could see the entire globe from pole to pole. [1:12] You could see Africa, Europe, [1:15] and if you looked really close, [1:17] you could see the northern lights. [1:18] It was the most spectacular moment [1:20] and it paused all four of us in our tracks. [1:22] What are you most excited about once you get to the moon? [1:25] There's nothing that prepares you [1:27] for the breathtaking aspect of seeing your home planet [1:30] both lit up bright as day [1:33] and also the moon glow on it at night [1:36] with the beautiful beam of the sunset [1:39] and knowing that we're going to get similar views of the moon. [1:42] I'm just, I'm really excited for that. [1:44] Jeremy, I know this is your first time in space [1:47] and you're surrounded by all of these space vets. [1:51] What's it been like for you [1:52] that this is your first mission there? [1:54] I really like it up here. [1:56] I wish I could have got here sooner. [1:58] It's just such a tremendous place to be. [2:01] The views are extraordinary. [2:03] It's really fun to be floating around [2:05] and it just makes me feel like a little kid. [2:09] What do you want to tell Americans here at home [2:11] who are watching this right now? [2:12] First and foremost, I would just like to say thank you. [2:15] Your support and trust in us has enabled this [2:19] and so many people that have worked for so long [2:21] to make this possible. [2:22] But also, we're just getting started. [2:24] Across the country, communities came together [2:26] for Artemis to launch watch parties [2:28] from museums and planetariums to science centers. [2:31] People of all ages gathered [2:33] to witness the first crewed lunar mission [2:35] in more than 50 years. [2:37] Mola Lange was in Florida for the launch. [2:40] It was electric out here. [2:42] Thousands of people gathered here in Titusville, Florida. [2:45] We're just across the water from the Kennedy Space Center. [2:48] It was a great vantage point to watch Artemis II launch, [2:51] a great vantage point for history, [2:53] to be a part of and witness history. [2:55] And that's why so many people came out here, [2:57] to be a part of history. [2:58] You know, we talked to folks who are old enough [3:00] to remember the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 70s, [3:03] and they remember being captivated by that [3:06] and wanted to sort of reconnect to that childhood wonder [3:08] and that childhood fascination. [3:10] There were folks who were not around [3:11] for those Apollo missions [3:13] who wanted to sort of be a part of this next chapter in history. [3:17] The astronauts are expected to be in space [3:19] for a total of 10 days. [3:21] Lindsay Davis takes a closer look at their journey ahead. [3:24] It takes about four days to reach the moon, [3:26] culminating with a lunar flyby. [3:28] The crew will be the first people [3:30] to see the far side of the moon in more than 50 years. [3:33] NASA expects a communications blackout during this period. [3:37] Earth's gravity then pulls Orion back [3:40] during its four-day trip home. [3:42] Orion is equipped with a heat shield [3:44] that keeps the crew safe from re-entry temperatures [3:46] that can reach 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. [3:50] The Orion enters Earth's atmosphere [3:51] at 25,000 miles per hour, [3:54] using parachutes and the drag of the atmosphere [3:57] to slow its descent to less than 20 miles per hour. [4:00] The 10-day mission ends with Orion and crew [4:03] down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. [4:07] Stay with ABC News Live for the very latest [4:09] on the historic moon mission, [4:11] including the astronauts returning back here to Earth. [4:14] All right, moving on now, [4:15] some key firings in Washington this week, [4:17] starting with Attorney General Pam Bondi. [4:19] Sources say the president was frustrated [4:21] because Bondi was unable to successfully prosecute [4:24] his perceived political enemies, [4:25] and they say the president was not happy [4:27] with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files either. [4:30] Meanwhile, the Army's top officer has also been ousted. [4:33] Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth announcing [4:35] the retirement of General Randy George, [4:38] and two other top generals were removed [4:39] from their roles as well, according to sources. [4:43] The Supreme Court this week heard arguments [4:44] questioning whether the 14th Amendment's guarantee [4:47] applies to children born in the United States [4:49] to undocumented immigrants. [4:51] Chief Justice John Roberts pressed the government's lawyers [4:53] on whether the Constitution allows changing [4:55] a centuries-old understanding. [4:57] President Trump attended the oral arguments, [4:59] becoming the first sitting president [5:01] to witness the Supreme Court in action. [5:03] The court said, [5:03] The Supreme Court is expected to release an opinion by June. [5:06] And record heat and a lack of snow [5:08] is raising concerns across the West. [5:11] Colorado's snowpack was the lowest since 1941, [5:14] and snowpack in the Sierras was the second lowest on record, [5:18] prompting concern about drought and a long fire season. [5:21] Let's get into what to watch. [5:22] 2020 takes us inside the tragic case [5:25] of a Florida mother of four [5:27] fatally shot by her neighbor in 2023. [5:30] Don't miss 2020, The Neighbor from Hell, [5:32] streaming on Disney+. [5:33] And we have much more of what you need to know. [5:47] Now to take three of the stories [5:48] that you'll be talking about this weekend. [5:50] At number three, if you're wondering what it's like [5:52] for these four astronauts on Artemis II, [5:54] let's take a tour of their digs. [5:56] Well, here is the kitchen, [5:57] highlighted by a kitchen sink [5:59] that can pour water in a glass somehow in zero gravity. [6:03] And then they also have a food warmer, [6:04] which not all New York apartments even come equipped with. [6:07] Here is their gym, [6:08] and specifically their flywheel exercise device. [6:11] You gotta get creative if you're gonna work out in space. [6:13] At number three, [6:14] at number two, the Orion spacecraft launched successfully, [6:17] but not everything went as planned for the crew on board. [6:19] While orbiting the Earth, [6:21] the Artemis II crew called back to mission control, [6:23] reporting an issue with the toilet. [6:25] After some troubleshooting, [6:26] the bathroom is back up and running [6:28] thanks to their mission specialists. [6:30] I'm the space plumber. [6:31] I'm proud to call myself the space plumber. [6:34] I like to say that it is probably [6:36] the most important piece of equipment on board. [6:39] So we were all breathing a sigh of relief [6:41] when it turned out to be just fine. [6:43] It was just an issue. [6:44] I think of sitting for a long time [6:46] and needing a little time to warm up, [6:47] a priming issue. [6:48] And luckily, we are all systems go. [6:51] And finally, at number one, [6:52] a second grader's plush toy design named Rise [6:55] has rocketed to space [6:57] aboard the Artemis II moon mission launch. [6:59] The smiling moon toy with an Earth pattern cap [7:02] was chosen out of 2,600 entries from over 50 countries [7:06] as the official moon mascot for their mission [7:09] in late March to accompany the astronauts. [7:12] The design pays homage to the Apollo, [7:14] eight Earthrise photo, [7:15] while the back features a tiny footprint [7:18] representing Apollo 11. [7:20] Now to some quick hits, [7:21] other stories that we are following this weekend. [7:23] The FDA has approved a new GLP-1 weight loss drug. [7:26] It's a pill, which is good news for people [7:28] who do not want to take the injection. [7:30] The Eli Lilly product starts at $149 [7:33] for the lowest dose without insurance. [7:35] It can be taken at any time of day [7:37] with no food or water restrictions [7:39] will be available starting on Monday. [7:42] Now to Tiger Woods, [7:44] a new video, [7:44] of his DUI arrest showing responding officers [7:47] surprised to learn who was inside that Range Rover. [7:50] A witness is heard saying Tiger Woods [7:52] had just crawled out of the passenger side window. [7:55] Woods then seen on the phone saying [7:57] he was talking to the president. [7:59] I just keep you down here with us, please. [8:01] Yeah, I was just talking to the president. [8:03] Moments later, Woods performs field sobriety tests [8:06] and officers are seen pulling pills out of his pocket. [8:09] Woods has pleaded not guilty to DUI. [8:12] A judge is now allowing him to travel overseas for treatment. [8:15] To focus on his health. [8:17] And finally, one more thing before you go, [8:19] a 14 year old is running for governor in Vermont. [8:23] Dean Roy will be on the ballot in November [8:25] as a member of the Liberty and Union Party, [8:27] which he formed. [8:29] Dean says he's ready for a long political career, [8:32] but he won't say whether he wants to be president. [8:34] That would be 20 years down the line, [8:36] but here's what I can promise. [8:38] You will see me again on the ballot sometime [8:42] in Vermont or another state. [8:43] I will continue down this route. [8:45] And eventually, maybe I'll win. [8:48] He says age should not matter [8:49] and that voters should look at what a candidate believes. [8:53] And that's what you need to know [8:54] for breaking news and live updates throughout the day. [8:55] Check out ABC News, streaming on Disney Plus. [9:01] New episodes streaming every day on Disney Plus.