Artemis II: NASA's Journey to the Moon | NBC News

As NASA prepares to launch the first human mission in its plans to return to the moon, Tom Costello meets the astronauts and explores the science behind the Artemis II mission. NOTE: This was published before NASA announced major overhauls to its Artemis program on Feb. 27, 2026. Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories.

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