Artemis II: Humanity’s Historic Return to Lunar Orbit
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Artemis II: Humanity’s Historic Return to Lunar Orbit

48:20 Apr 1, 2026
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Artemis II marks humanity’s return to deep space after more than 50 years. Scheduled for April 1st, the mission will send a crew aboard NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft on a lunar flyby, testing critical systems for future exploration. With a historic and diverse crew, this mission is a key step toward building a sustained human presence on the Moon—and eventually reaching Mars.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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