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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Marcia Dunn

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway through their mission to the moon

A historic crew of four astronauts, including the first non-U.S. citizen to journey to the moon, is now more than halfway to their lunar destination, preparing for a groundbreaking fly-around that will push humanity deeper into space than any Apollo mission.

The three Americans and one Canadian are set to reach the moon on Monday, where they will photograph its mysterious far side during their unprecedented orbit.

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