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Artemis II Moon Flyby Sparks Mixed Reactions, Aims for 2028 Landing

3/31/2026

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Artemis II's moon flyby draws mixed reactions from Apollo veterans, with Charlie Mars, 90, noting age may rob witnesses.
JoAnn Morgan, an Apollo engineer, laments delays in lunar missions after 53 years.
New leadership under Jared Isaacman, who leads Artemis program efforts, aims to accelerate Artemis launches and improve safety.
NASA aims for a 2028 lunar landing, building a moon base and contesting China's ambitions.

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Artemis II's moon flyby draws mixed reactions from Apollo veterans, with Charlie Mars, 90, noting age may rob witnesses.
JoAnn Morgan, an Apollo engineer, laments delays in lunar missions after 53 years.
New leadership under Jared Isaacman, who leads Artemis program efforts, aims to accelerate Artemis launches and improve safety.
NASA aims for a 2028 lunar landing, building a moon base and contesting China's ambitions.