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When does the US plan to go back to the moon?

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The US plans to return astronauts to the moon with the Artemis program. Artemis II, a crewed lunar flyby, is scheduled as early as February 2026, while actual lunar landings are targeted for 2028, pending the development of a lunar lander.

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Achieving American superiority in space
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The US does not yet have a lunar lander, but contracts with SpaceX and Blue Origin are in place, with an ambitious goal of landing by 2028.

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NASA's Artemis II mission is planned for as early as February 2026, sending four astronauts on the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.

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The 10-day Artemis II journey aims to pave the way for future moon landings.

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