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Artemis II: Why NASA took over 50 years to return to the Moon
Original: 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.
Why now: Artemis II is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, prompting debate over the long gap since Apollo
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- Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return? · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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