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NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon next month, but it's going to be tight: 'This is not a rush'
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — NASA is about to roll its massive new Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad.
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NASA astronauts depart space station due to a medical issue, beginning their early trip home
The crew undocked from the orbiting outpost at 5:20 p.m. ET Wednesday — about a month earlier than planned —and are scheduled to splash down on Earth early Thursday.
It is part of US plans to build a permanent base for humans to live on the lunar surface, and would be a huge help for future Moon and Mars missions.