NASA Prepares for Artemis II Mission to Send Crew Around the Moon Next Month
Summary
NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II next month, sending a crewed spacecraft around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, with a planned 10-day mission including four astronauts aboard the Orion capsule.
Key Points
- NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II to send humans around the Moon in March.
- The mission will include three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut aboard the Orion capsule.
- The 10-day journey will orbit the far side of the Moon before returning to Earth.
- Success of Artemis II will pave the way for Artemis III, targeting a Moon landing by 2028.
