NASA's Artemis II Mission to Orbit the Moon Set for 2026 Amid Cost and Delay Challenges

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NASA's Artemis II mission, aiming to return humans to the Moon for the first time since 1972, is delayed to April 2026 and has experienced a $6 billion increase in costs due to technical and developmental challenges with the Space Launch System, but it marks a significant step toward future lunar and deep space exploration.
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- NASA Confirms First Crewed Mission to Orbit The Moon in 50+ Years Set For 2026 ScienceAlert
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