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NASA's Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972

9/4/2025

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NASA plans to launch Artemis II, its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, in April 2026.
Four astronauts will participate in a 10-day lunar flyby, with public real-time tracking.
Volunteers can assist in monitoring the Orion spacecraft's radio signals using specialized equipment.
A new Mission Evaluation Room will oversee data analysis, essential for future Artemis missions.

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NASA plans to launch Artemis II, its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, in April 2026.
Four astronauts will participate in a 10-day lunar flyby, with public real-time tracking.
Volunteers can assist in monitoring the Orion spacecraft's radio signals using specialized equipment.
A new Mission Evaluation Room will oversee data analysis, essential for future Artemis missions.