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First crewed Moon mission in over 50 years begins final preparations
A multinational crew and ground teams have started the countdown and final tests ahead of a planned voyage that would return humans to the Moon after more than five decades.
Apr 1st 2026 · United States
Insights
- This will be the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo in 1972.
- Launch rehearsals and system checks are underway at the launch site.
- Crew training and final medical clearances are being completed.
- The mission will perform lunar orbit operations and technology demonstrations to support future surface missions.
Sources
- Anar a la Lluna i tornar en 10 dies: el compte enrere i tots els detalls de la missió www.ara.cat
- Los diez días para volver a la Luna: dentro de la misión Artemis II de la NASA elpais.com
- La primera missió tripulada a la Lluna en més de mig segle comença el compte enrere www.ara.cat
- Countdown begins for manned Moon mission. This new era in lunar travel could be a game-changer for mankind www.smh.com.au
- Next generation heads for the Moon www.abc.net.au