Apollo’s impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA’s return to the moon with Artemis II launch
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NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, marking its return to the moon after more than 50 years since the Apollo program. The Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts, but will not land on the moon or enter lunar orbit. This mission serves as a crucial initial step for future lunar landings. The mission involves extensive training, including simulations at Johnson Space Center. The project also includes the development of new spacesuits designed for lunar exploration. The launch is anticipated by veterans of the Apollo program.
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AI-ExtractedJacki Mahaffey, chief training officer for Artemis II, prepares for a training mission in the Orion Mission Simulator at Johnson Space Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston.
Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. collects lunar samples at Station No. 1 during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity at the Descartes landing site, April 21, 1972.
The Artemis mission with four astronauts on board won’t land on the moon this time or even orbit it.
NASA is going back to the moon more than a half-century after Apollo.
It’s the first step for future moon landings.
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