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Ed Macaulay, Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, Queen Mary University of London

As Nasa’s Artemis II Moon mission ends, a new adventure for humanity beckons

The Artemis II astronauts pose for a group photo in front of Orion after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Nasa

The Artemis II mission to the Moon is a voyage unlike any other in more than half a century. As the first crewed lunar flight since 1972, Artemis II marks the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with the Moon.

Nasa’s goal is to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon. As the Artemis II ten-day journey concludes, it will be remembered as a profound moment in the history of human spaceflight. Stunning photos and video downlinked to Earth have provided a human perspective on this historic encounter with our celestial neighbour. The experience has rekindled the optimistic spirit of the Apollo era for a new generation.

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