By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 04, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Journey to the Moon: 7 stunning photos from Artemis II

NASA’s Artemis II mission is taking us closer to the Moon. Here’s a glimpse of the journey through 7 stunning photos.

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Artemis II is NASA’s mission aimed at sending astronauts around the Moon, preparing for future lunar landings.

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Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of the Artemis programme, marking a major milestone in space exploration.

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The mission will test advanced technology, spacecraft systems, and life support equipment for long space travel.

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Artemis II uses NASA’s Orion spacecraft, designed to support astronauts for deep space missions beyond low Earth orbit.

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Orion will fly in a large orbit around the Moon, allowing astronauts to observe the lunar surface up close.

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The mission ensures a safe journey for future lunar landings by testing systems needed for deep space missions.

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Artemis II builds on Apollo mission experiences, but with modern advancements for safer and longer lunar missions.

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This mission is part of NASA’s commitment to returning humans to the Moon for exploration and scientific discovery.

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Artemis II paves the way for Artemis III, which aims to land the first woman on the Moon.

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