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BACK TO THE MOON.

  • Published In: Time International - Atlantic Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 3/4. P. 50 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kluger, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, which marks the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. Scheduled for launch on February 6, 2026, Artemis II will carry a diverse crew, including Christina Koch, the first woman to travel to the moon, and Victor Glover, the first person of color to do so. The mission aims to test the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion spacecraft, flying a trajectory that will take the crew 4,700 miles beyond the moon, setting a new distance record for human spaceflight. Artemis II is part of a broader initiative to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon, with future missions planned to land astronauts on the lunar surface. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - Atlantic Edition. 2026/02, Vol. 207, Issue 3/4, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0928-8430
  • Accession Number:191194518
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