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NASA locks in 1st crewed moon shot in 54 years as 322 ft rocket hits the pad
The United States is back in the business of launching people toward the Moon. With a 322 ft tall mega-rocket now standing on its seaside pad in Florida, NASA has locked in the hardware for the first crewed lunar voyage in 54 years and shifted the Artemis program from concept to countdown.
This week NASA announced a list of launch opportunities for Artemis II , the mission that will bring 4 astronauts including North Carolina's own Christina Koch. But how is each selected?
As the oldest astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 96, the astronauts of Artemis II wish him happy birthday and talk about their Apollo inspirations.