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Liftoff for NASA's historic moon mission as Artemis II crew heads to space
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7:08Now PlayingNASA has officially launched its Artemis II mission, sending astronauts on a groundbreaking journey toward the Moon. This historic liftoff marks the first time in decades that humans are heading back into deep space. This is just the beginning of a new era of lunar exploration. NBC News' Tom Llamas, Tom Costello, and Al Roker break down everything you need to know about Artemis II: the crew, the mission goals, and why this launch is such a major milestone for NASA.
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