# Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence

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Podcast: [Nature Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nature-podcast-836788)
Published: 2026-04-02T14:26:34+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01060-3
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In this podcast we'll talk about NASA's Artemis II launch, which has ushered in a new era of lunar exploration. Nature :  Lift off! Artemis II mission sends humans to the Moon — opening a new era of exploration Nature:  Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — here’s the science they’ll do Nature:  Humanity is heading back to the Moon — why aren’t more scientists thrilled? Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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