Apollo 17

Apollo 17 was the final mission of NASA's Apollo program, marking the last time humans walked on the Moon in December 1972. It's relevant today because the recent Artemis II mission, launched by NASA, represents the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, since Apollo 17. Artemis II involved a crew of four astronauts orbiting the Moon and returning to Earth. This mission is newsworthy as it signifies a renewed focus on lunar exploration and serves as a crucial step towards establishing a long-term human presence on the Moon. The Artemis II mission successfully completed its lunar flyby and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and paving the way for future lunar landings and the construction of lunar bases.