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Artemis II to return astronauts to the moon after 50 years

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's Artemis II mission is set to be the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years, following the Apollo era that ended in 1972. Coverage is focusing on why the return took so long, pointing to shifting political priorities, high costs, and technical setbacks across successive programs. The mission marks the start of a new era of human deep-space exploration.

Why now: The launch of the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo is a major historic space event drawing global attention.

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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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