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Moon Crater Named After Deceased Wife of Artemis II Commander
The four Artemis II astronauts entered lunar orbit this Monday and began the six-hour observation period, officially marking humanity's return to the Moon since Apollo 17, launched in December 1972.
TL;DR
- The four Artemis II astronauts have entered lunar orbit.
- They have begun a six-hour observation period.
- This marks the official return of humans to the Moon.
- The last manned mission to the Moon was Apollo 17 in December 1972.