The Artemis crew are officially on their way in a historic 10-day mission around the Moon, which could take them further from Earth than anyone has ever been before. The crew on the 10-day mission won't land on the Moon, but plan to circle it, while travelling further from Earth than anyone has ever been before. Following on from the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022, NASA's Artemis Programme is preparing for deep-space missions - with an ultimate goal of reaching Mars in the 2030s.Follow along with the BBC's live coverage of the launch here.
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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space
The Artemis II mission has launched, embarking on a 10-day journey around the Moon. This mission, carrying a crew, marks a historic moment as it aims to travel further from Earth than any previous human endeavor.
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The Artemis II mission has launched, embarking on a 10-day journey around the Moon. This mission, carrying a crew, marks a historic moment as it aims to travel further from Earth than any previous human endeavor. While the crew will not land on the Moon, they will orbit it as part of NASA's Artemis program. Following the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022, Artemis II is a crucial step in preparing for future deep-space missions. The ultimate goal of the Artemis program is to facilitate crewed missions to Mars in the 2030s.
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NASA's Artemis program has an ultimate goal of reaching Mars in the 2030s.
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The Artemis program follows the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022.
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The Artemis II crew won't land on the Moon.
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The Artemis II crew are on a 10-day mission around the Moon.
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The mission could take the crew further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
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