Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon
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NASA is preparing for the Artemis mission, a 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Astronauts will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft, launched by the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center. This mission, while not landing on the moon, is a crucial initial step toward future lunar landings. The spacesuits used are designed for the Orion capsule and future missions to Mars. The Artemis mission aims to pave the way for renewed lunar exploration.
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AI-ExtractedThe spacesuits they’ll wear are designed for the Orion capsule and future missions to Mars.
NASA is getting ready to send astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon.
The 10-day Artemis mission aboard the Orion spacecraft won’t land on the moon or even orbit it.
NASA astronauts are gearing up to fly around the moon for the first time in more than a half-century.
The Artemis mission is the first step for future moon landings.
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