NASA's Historic Artemis Moon Mission: On Track for April
NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the moon, is on target for its first crewed mission around the moon in April, potentially moving up to February. This series of missions is part of a multibillion-dollar U.S. effort that competes with China's lunar ambitions targeting 2030.

NASA's ambitious Artemis program is set to achieve a significant milestone as officials announced that the first crewed mission around the moon remains on schedule for launch in April. There is also potential for the mission to move up to February, as preparations progress smoothly.
This landmark mission marks the beginning of a series of multibillion-dollar efforts led by the U.S. to return humans to the moon, standing as a testament to American innovation in space exploration. Artemis not only aims to revisit the lunar surface but also sets the stage for future, more advanced missions.
The program is mirrored by a similar effort from China, with aspirations of its own astronaut moon landing by 2030, thereby intensifying the global race in space exploration. The success of Artemis could solidify the U.S.'s position as a leader in space endeavors.
(With inputs from agencies.)