NASA's Artemis II nears liftoff after delays

NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts on a lunar flyby, marking the first crewed journey around the moon in over half a century. This mission is considered a critical 'dress rehearsal' by experts like Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, a former NASA executive, ahead of the planned lunar landing in 2028. The mission's success is vital for validating the technologies and procedures necessary for future deep space exploration and establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.