What happened: NASA has scheduled the Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the Moon in early March, following a successful wet dress rehearsal test.
Why it matters:
- It marks the next step in NASA's Artemis programme to return humans to the Moon.
- The mission will test systems critical for future lunar landings and deep space exploration.
MNN Take: The Artemis II mission is a key preparatory flight that will help NASA validate technologies and procedures needed for safe human space travel beyond Earth orbit.
Sources: BBC US & Canada