Artemis 2: Young Boy Drops F-Word While Reacting To Historic Launch, Video Viral

Artemis 2 launch 2026: A young space enthusiast's reaction to a reporter after witnessing the historic Artemis 2 launch has gone viral on social media. When asked why he wanted to be part of the event, the youngster candidly replied, "We're going back to the f**king moon, that's why!" The exchange occurred at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis 2 mission successfully launched, marking the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. The internet has praised the boy for his response, which resonated with many, especially those who watched the launch live. Click Here to watch the video.

The Artemis 2 mission is a 10-day journey to the moon, carrying four astronauts, including the first woman, the first person of colour, and the first Canadian to travel to the moon. The mission aims to establish a sustained human presence on the moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars.

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Social media reaction

The video shared on X (formerly Twitter) reached thousands, with nearly 300,000 views and around 5,500 likes. "I hope that kid gets to meet the astronauts!" one user wrote in the comment section.

"That kid basically summed up what a lot of people are feeling - after decades, humanity is heading back to the Moon, not just to visit, but to build a long-term presence. And yeah... saying it with that kind of energy makes it hit even harder," a second user suggested.

"Perfectly said. That kid nailed it. Raw excitement for Artemis II as America returns to the frickin' Moon. Pure American spirit shining through ahead of this historic launch. History in the making!" a third user wrote.

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Donald Trump's reaction to Artemis 2 launch

US President Donald Trump praised the team at NASA and the "brave astronauts" after the successful launch. "It will be travelling further than any manned rocket has ever flown and will very substantially pass the moon, go around it and come back home from a distance that has never been done before," he said.