You might be hearing a lot about NASA's Artemis II mission, which is the next big step in humanity's return to the Moon. But this mission isn't actually landing on the lunar surface, and the reasons why are fascinating.
Artemis II is trending because it's the crucial next step for NASA's ambitious plan to return humans to the Moon.
After the uncrewed Artemis I successfully orbited the Moon in late 2022, the world is now looking to Artemis II, which will carry astronauts for the first time.