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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

Summary

Artemis II is a NASA mission that will send a crew around the Moon, but it will not land on the lunar surface. This mission aims to prepare for a future lunar landing by 2028 and help plan even deeper space explorations.

Key Facts

  • NASA's Artemis II mission is the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
  • The Artemis II mission will orbit but not land on the Moon.
  • This mission uses the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA.
  • The goal is to prepare for a potential Moon landing by 2028.
  • Artemis II is part of the Artemis program, which aims for deeper space exploration.
  • A BBC correspondent provided coverage of the mission from Florida.

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