Artemis II astronauts prepare to leave Earthβs orbit and head towards the moon
Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in over 50 yearsFour astronauts are preparing to leave Earthβs orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasaβs Artemis II mission enters its second day.The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time in half a century that humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon. It is a crucial test of Nasaβs ambition to land humans back on the lunar surface this decade, and stay there permanently. Continue reading...
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