Artemis II: Astronauts in awe of Earth as they prepare for next phase of Moon mission – watch live
Nasa’s plan to land astronauts on the Moon by 2028 is ambitious and faces significant hurdles. The complex mission involves launching astronauts on the SLS rocket and Orion capsule to meet a commercially built lunar lander in orbit. SpaceX’s Starship is the primary lander, but it must first prove it can safely orbit, refuel, and dock. Delays could see China, aiming for a crewed landing around 2030, reach the Moon first—a scenario the US is keen to avoid.
