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NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Details
NASA plans to launch Artemis II in early April 2026, marking the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. The mission aims to prepare for future lunar landings.
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Test your understanding
01When is NASA planning to launch Artemis II?
02How long will the Artemis II mission last?
03How many astronauts are on the Artemis II crew?
04What will the crew test during the mission?
Discussion
Discussion
How do you think space missions like Artemis II can inspire future generations?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
launch word
to send a spacecraft into the air or space
“NASA plans to launch the rocket next month.”
mission word
a specific task or journey undertaken for a purpose
“The mission to the Moon will last ten days.”
crew word
a group of people working together on a spacecraft
“The crew will test the spacecraft's systems.”
orbit word
the curved path of a spacecraft around a planet or moon
“The spacecraft will enter orbit around the Moon.”
systems word
a set of connected parts working together
“The astronauts will check the spacecraft's life-support systems.”