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What is the purpose of the Artemis II mission?

Artemis II is the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. Four astronauts flew astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth, marking the first flight of astronauts to the Moon since 1972. The Artemis II mission will prepare the way for future landings on the Moon itself, beginning with Artemis IV in 2028.