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- 1Artemis II: Why NASA took over 50 years to return to the Moon●Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?
NASA is preparing Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. Coverage is examining why it took the United States more than five decades to send astronauts back, pointing to shifting political priorities, budget constraints and program delays. The mission is seen as a first step toward a longer-term lunar presence under the Artemis program.
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Artemis II, NASA's upcoming crewed mission to fly around the Moon, is drawing fresh attention following annotated crew photos highlighting the four astronauts and their mission roles. The mission will be the first to carry humans beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Interest is rising in Australia and Brazil as anticipation builds for the launch.