NASA launches 4 astronauts on its Artemis II moon mission
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Like the US, China is seeking allies to boost its lunar ambitions. Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Egypt, Serbia, Belarus and Azerbaijan are among the countries that have backed its plan for an international lunar research station. China also has said it wants to launch crewed missions to Mars and build a permanently inhabited base there.
Artemis II gets the go for launch as teams complete checks and the countdown resumes at T-10. Advertisement. About Our Ads