From Apollo to Artemis: Iceland’s little-known history of hosting NASA’s Moon training missions
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This summer, NASA's Artemis II crew trained in Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park, simulating lunar conditions to prepare for future Moon missions. The astronauts collected volcanic rock samples and practiced navigation, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Apollo missions. Iceland's unique landscape, resembling the Moon, plays a crucial role in astronaut training. The Artemis II mission is set to launch in September 2025, aiming to advance lunar exploration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)