Artemis II Crew Returned to Earth Safely — What's Next for NASA's Moon Exploration Program?

discovermagazine - Learn about the future of NASA's Artemis program after Artemis II, including plans to land on the Moon and begin building a lunar base in 2028.

AI Summary: The Artemis II crew splashed down safely after completing humanity’s first crewed lunar flyby in decades, returning with debriefs, vivid descriptions of the Earth-from-afar view, and a surprisingly grounded sense of humor. NASA outlined next steps for the Artemis program while teams begin analyzing flight data and planning future missions — jet lag notwithstanding.

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