NASA's Artemis II Mission to Carry Historical Mementos on First Crewed Lunar Flight
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Erika Peters
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NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed test flight of the Artemis campaign, will carry a collection of historical mementos aboard the Orion spacecraft as it travels around the Moon with four astronauts. The items reflect America's tradition of exploration and innovation, coinciding with the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of independence. The flight kit includes artifacts that honor generations of innovators who made the mission possible.
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· 2 pulledHistorical artifacts flying aboard Artemis II reflect the long arc of American exploration and the generations of innovators who made this mission possible.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary of declaring independence, NASA's Artemis II mission will carry a host of mementos that reflect the nation's long tradition of exploration, innovation, and leadership.
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