Artemis II: 1. Why humans are returning to the Moon

13 Minutes to the Moon by BBC

Mar 30, 202646:46Technology

Nasa’s Artemis II mission looks set to launch towards the Moon on 1 April, after months of delays. Presenters Tim Peake and Maggie Aderin are joined by space journalist Kristin Fisher and BBC News science editor Rebecca...

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