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It's more than 50 years since humans went anywhere near the Moon — but that's about to change. After a series of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch in early April. So what's the aim of the mission, where exactly are the astronauts headed, and why is it happening now?
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Extra information:
NASA delays Artemis II mission to the Moon, a day after flagging March launch
Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission
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