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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis issued the following statement ahead of today’s launch of Artemis II:

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/district06, 2026-04-01 2026-04-01T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Francesa Arenas [email protected] 786-372-8211 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis issued the following statement ahead of today’s launch of Artemis II: For the first time in more than 50 years, Americans are returning to deep space on the Artemis II mission, traveling around the moon and seeing parts no human has ever seen. “America rises again, reaching farther than ever before. As we approach 250 years of freedom, this moment reminds us who we are. We lead. We build. We go farther. For the first time in more than 50 years, Americans are returning to deep space on the Artemis II mission, traveling around the moon and seeing parts no human has ever seen. Launching from Cape Canaveral, this mission proves America is back leading. The Trump administration helped put us back on this path, and today we are seeing the results. We are praying for the astronauts’ safety and safe return. Their courage represents the very best of our country. Our next chapter is just beginning.” — Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Miami-Dade County, District 6 /resources/images/releases/headshot/district06-headshot.jpg no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Commission District 06 1 rel1775218713418630 Commission District 06 Main Office,City of Hialeah 1000 SW 57th Avenue,501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. Miami, Hialeah 33144, 33010 La Comisionada del Condado de Miami-Dade, Natalie Milian Orbis, emitió la siguiente declaración previo al lanzamiento de Artemis II: Por primera vez en más de 50 años, estadounidenses regresan al espacio en la misión Artemis II, viajando alrededor de la luna y observando áreas que ningún ser humano ha visto antes. “Estados Unidos se eleva una vez más, llegando más lejos que nunca. A medida que nos acercamos a los 250 años de libertad, este momento nos recuerda quiénes somos. Lideramos. Construimos. Llegamos más lejos. Por primera vez en más de 50 años, estadounidenses regresan al espacio en la misión Artemis II, viajando alrededor de la luna y observando áreas que ningún ser humano ha visto antes. Despegando desde Cabo Cañaveral, esta misión demuestra que Estados Unidos ha retomado el liderazgo. La administración Trump ayudó a encaminar nuevamente este esfuerzo, y hoy estamos viendo los resultados. Estamos orando por la seguridad de los astronautas y por su regreso seguro. Su valentía representa lo mejor de nuestro país. Nuestro próximo capítulo apenas comienza.” — Comisionada Natalie Milian Orbis Condado de Miami-Dade, Distrito 6 local county miami-dade elected elected Commission District 06 Contact Us /global/government/commission/district06/contact-us.page About Us /global/government/commission/district06/about-commissioner-milian-orbis.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Greetings and welcome to the District 6 page! Visit here periodically to find out the latest information on County services, programs, and legislation that affects you. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions and concerns you may have. We are here to serve you! Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis /resources/images/commission/district06/commissioner-milian-orbis-headshot.jpg Natalie Milian Orbis https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/commission/district06/about-commissioner-milian-orbis.page Main Office - 1000 SW 57th Avenue [loc154160403533175] : Miami ^ 33144 loc154160403533175 Suite 201 305-267-6377 305-267-6366 [email protected] /district06 City of Hialeah - 501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. [loc1602696059941641] : Hialeah ^ 33010 loc1602696059941641 4th Floor (Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 305-267-6377 facebook instagram district-6 org1477066434284309 loc154160403533175,loc1602696059941641 Main Office,City of Hialeah 1000 SW 57th Avenue,501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. Suite 201,4th Floor (Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Miami, Hialeah 33144, 33010 305-267-6377,305-267-6377 305-267-6366, [email protected], /district06, facebook,instagram https://www.facebook.com/nataliemilianorbis,https://www.instagram.com/nataliemilianorbis Commissioner

MIAMI-DADE ( April 01, 2026 )–

“America rises again, reaching farther than ever before.

As we approach 250 years of freedom, this moment reminds us who we are. We lead. We build. We go farther.

For the first time in more than 50 years, Americans are returning to deep space on the Artemis II mission, traveling around the moon and seeing parts no human has ever seen.

Launching from Cape Canaveral, this mission proves America is back leading. The Trump administration helped put us back on this path, and today we are seeing the results.

We are praying for the astronauts’ safety and safe return. Their courage represents the very best of our country.

Our next chapter is just beginning.”

— Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis
Miami-Dade County, District 6

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