NASA delays Artemis moon mission over cold temperatures

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NASA has delayed its important trip to the moon. Near-freezing temperatures are expected at the launch site.

The first moon mission with a crew is now planned for February 8. NASA had to cancel a rocket test because of the cold.

The astronauts are currently staying in Houston for their quarantine. Heaters are keeping the spaceship warm on top of the rocket.

NASA has only a few days each month to launch its moon crew. The last human moon landing was more than 50 years ago.

The moon mission will launch first if it can leave by February 11. Another crew for the space station might have to wait.

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Why did NASA delay its trip to the moon?

NASA delayed its trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures at the launch site.

When is the first moon mission with a crew planned?

The first moon mission with a crew is now planned for February 8.

How long has it been since the last human moon landing?

The last human moon landing was more than 50 years ago.

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