After 50 Years, NASA’s Moon Mission Countdown Starts Again
After 50 Years, NASA’s Moon Mission Countdown Starts Again
US · Published Sep 28, 2025
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years, is set to launch as early as February.
Four astronauts will orbit the Moon for 10 days to test the Orion capsule and Space Launch System.
The mission will focus on astronaut health in space, crucial for the planned lunar landing in 2027.
NASA returns to the Moon after 50 years
After a hiatus of 50 years, NASA is reigniting its lunar ambitions with the Artemis II mission. Scheduled for launch as early as February, this mission marks NASA's first crewed voyage to the Moon in over half a century. Four astronauts will embark on a 10-day journey, orbiting the Moon to rigorously test the Orion capsule and the powerful Space Launch System. This mission is crucial for validating the technologies and protocols necessary for future lunar landings.
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