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The space race: Countdown for Artemis II, first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years
NASA is preparing to launch its first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years, following weeks of delay. Artemis II will lift off from Kennedy Space Center on Apr 1 - Thursday morning Singapore time - marking a key step in a new era of space exploration. Beyond preparing for a future lunar landing, the mission also carries major geopolitical significance. Toni Waterman filed this report for CNA from Washington DC.