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NASA's Artemis II to Launch Astronauts on Lunar Mission

8/23/2025

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NASA's Artemis II mission, set for April 2026, will send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar orbit.
This mission will test life support systems and collect geological data for future lunar missions, especially Artemis III.
Astronauts will study and document lunar features to improve knowledge of the Moon's geology and support Mars exploration.

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NASA's Artemis II mission, set for April 2026, will send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar orbit.
This mission will test life support systems and collect geological data for future lunar missions, especially Artemis III.
Astronauts will study and document lunar features to improve knowledge of the Moon's geology and support Mars exploration.