'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

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Artemis II crew enters moon’s gravitational grip ahead of historic flyby

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NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis II mission from Florida, its first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. The launch is generating excitement among locals and visitors who remember the Apollo era and anticipate the potential impact of this new lunar voyage. The Artemis II mission aims to send astronauts around the Moon, paving the way for future lunar landings and further space exploration. BBC's Leyla Khodabakhshi interviewed people in Florida to capture their perspectives on the upcoming launch and its significance. The mission's success is contingent on everything proceeding as planned.

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One visitor remembered the last moon landing more than 50 years ago.

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The Artemis II mission is about to blast off.

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Nasa is due to send the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years.

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Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch.

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British Broadcasting Corporation 50% Leyla Khodabakhshi 60% Florida 70% Moon 80% Artemis II 85% National Aeronautics and Space Administration 90%

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BBC News - World

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Moon

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