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NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission, a ten-day crewed flight around the Moon slated for February 2026. This historic journey, the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years, will carry four astronauts beyond Earth's orbit to test spacecraft systems and gather crucial data for future lunar landings.

NASA is changing its focus. The agency will now prioritize space exploration over climate research. Sean Duffy announced the change. NASA will scale back Earth science programs. The agency will concentrate on Moon and Mars missions. This includes lunar bases and crewed Mars missions. The decision has sparked controversy. Scientists worry about the impact on climate monitoring.