NASA's Artemis II mission, launching on February 6, 2023, will send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. Although it won't land on the Moon, it is a crucial step in establishing a long-term human presence in space. The mission aims to test the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, providing vital data for future lunar missions. The crew includes three Americans and one Canadian, highlighting international collaboration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)