If successful, the craft will take humans around the moon for its next mission, slated for 2024
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Orion performed its closest approach to the Moon, coming to within 80 miles (130 kilometers) of the lunar surface
The Artemis 1 spacecraft performed a successful flyby of the Moon on Monday
Artemis 1 is on its way to the Moon so it is the perfect timing to look into Selene
The Artemis moon program's first mission is underway. Sometimes the third time really is a charm
Liftoff is scheduled for 1:04 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 16