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Apr 15
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Triumph and turmoil: Artemis II and the ...

The Planetary Society
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The Artemis II crew has returned home safely after a historic journey around the Moon. We celebrate some of the most extraordinary moments from the mission. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the new Presidential Budget Request proposes a 47% cut to NASA's science budget, threatening 84 missions. 
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