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What is the purpose of Artemis III?

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Artemis III will test lunar landers in Earth orbit to prepare for astronauts to land on the Moon on Artemis IV in 2028. It will launch in 2027. The mission will last two weeks and involve three spacecraft: Orion and the two lunar landers built by Blue Origin and SpaceX.