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NASA is readying to send humans back to the moon
The launch of NASA's Artemis I is a huge step toward sending humans back to the moon and beyond.
By Liz Kruesi
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The launch of NASA's Artemis I is a huge step toward sending humans back to the moon and beyond.
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