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Artemis II prepares for first crewed moon mission in 50 years
Original: 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.
Why now: The launch of the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo is a historic milestone prompting reflection on the decades-long gap.
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- Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return? · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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