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Artemis II's journey to the moon is just getting started. Here's what to expect

NPR | By Brendan Byrne
Published April 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM CDT

Astronauts are now heading to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Here's what they have planned over the course of their nearly 10-day flight.

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