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The crew of Artemis II will not land on the moon but will lay the groundwork for the first crewed missions to Mars.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, set for launch as early as February 2026, will involve a 10-day crewed flight around the moon, marking the first journey beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. This mission aims to prepare for future Mars missions and build on Artemis III, which plans to land on the moon in 2027.
