The most powerful rocket ever built by NASA is carrying the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. But it's not actually landing on the lunar surface.That's because the Artemis Program is using this second mission, Artemis II, to prepare for a potential lunar landing by 2028 - as a stepping stone for even deeper space exploration. BBC correspondent Arunday Mukharji is in Florida for the launch.Video edited by Alex FosterFollow along with the BBC's live coverage of the Artemis II mission here.
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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?
Artemis II, NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years using its most powerful rocket, will not land on the lunar surface. This mission serves as a crucial preparatory step for a potential lunar landing targeted for 2028.
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Artemis II, NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years using its most powerful rocket, will not land on the lunar surface. This mission serves as a crucial preparatory step for a potential lunar landing targeted for 2028. The Artemis program aims to use Artemis II to pave the way for more ambitious deep space exploration endeavors. The launch is taking place in Florida. The BBC is providing live coverage of the Artemis II mission.
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The rocket carrying Artemis II is the most powerful ever built by NASA.
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Artemis II is not landing on the lunar surface.
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Artemis II is the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
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The Artemis program is using Artemis II to prepare for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
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Artemis II is a stepping stone for even deeper space exploration.
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