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- 1Artemis II prepares for first crewed moon mission in 50 years●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 return astronauts to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, prompting questions about why the gap lasted more than five decades. Commentators point to shifting political priorities, soaring costs, and the cancellation of earlier programs like Constellation as reasons the US pause extended so long.