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Artemis II astronauts embark on voyage around the moon

Season 2026 Episode 70 | 5m 02s

A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what’s happening now and what comes next, Amna Nawaz spoke with science correspondent Miles O’Brien.

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