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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NASA is planning to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years, in early April 2026. The mission will last about 10 days and will involve four astronauts testing the Orion spacecraft. They will practice flying and check the spacecraft's systems while in space.
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1. When is NASA planning to launch Artemis II?
2. How long will the Artemis II mission last?
3. How many astronauts are on the Artemis II crew?
4. What will the crew test during the mission?
5. Which spacecraft will be used for Artemis II?
Key vocabulary
1. launch
to send a spacecraft into the air or space
Example: NASA plans to launch the rocket next month.
2. mission
a specific task or journey undertaken for a purpose
Example: The mission to the Moon will last ten days.
3. crew
a group of people working together on a spacecraft
Example: The crew will test the spacecraft's systems.
4. orbit
the curved path of a spacecraft around a planet or moon
Example: The spacecraft will enter orbit around the Moon.
5. systems
a set of connected parts working together
Example: The astronauts will check the spacecraft's life-support systems.
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