Artemis 1 mission sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit
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NASA is going back to the Moon (sans crew). The mission will mark a key step in bringing humans back to Earth’s dusty sidekick after a half-century hiatus. Jack Burns—CU Boulder professor, space scientist and former member of the Presidential Transition Team for NASA—discusses why it's important and what to expect on The Conversation.