Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Moon Mission Amid Budget Challenges

The Artemis II astronauts are preparing for their upcoming Moon mission, with final integration of the Orion capsule and SLS rocket underway at Kennedy Space Center. Despite concerns about the heat shield based on Artemis I's reentry issues, NASA plans to use the same shield with a new reentry profile, and the crew is focused on rigorous training and addressing technical challenges. The mission aims to advance lunar science and demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities, with the crew emphasizing teamwork and vigilance.