Nasa to send first crewed mission around Moon in 50 years

NASA plans to launch its first crewed Moon mission in 50 years in February 2026, sending four astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon and back as part of the Artemis II mission. This mission is a crucial step in NASA's Artemis program to establish a long-term presence on the Moon. The astronauts will not land on the Moon but aim to test the rocket and spacecraft systems for future lunar landings. The crew will conduct experiments to monitor the effects of space on their bodies, including growing tissue samples, and will return to Earth after a four-day journey.