NASA, Artemis II and launch countdown
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In high-stakes roles, NASA launch and mission control teams on the ground will keep the Artemis II astronauts safely on track during a 10-day journey around the moon.
NASA Artemis II launch LIVE Updates: The NASA and the United States are making a strong comeback in their lunar exploration programme — nearly 50 years after the Apollo missions. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates on Artemis II mission.
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
When Apollo 12, NASA's second lunar landing mission, launched from Kennedy Space Center, the space vehicle was struck by lightning— twice.