NASA starts new lunar missions with Artemis

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NASA's Apollo missions went to the Moon long ago. The new Artemis program will send people there again.

Apollo went to the moon very quickly. Artemis has moved much slower for many years.

Russia was America's rival during the Apollo program. Now China is a new competitor for the moon.

Apollo used the big Saturn V rockets for flights. Artemis has new SLS rockets and modern spacesuits.

Apollo crews were all men from one country. Artemis missions will have diverse crews, including women.

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What did NASA's Apollo missions do?

They went to the Moon long ago.

How is the Artemis program different from Apollo?

Artemis has moved much slower for many years.

Who are the competitors for the moon now?

China is a new competitor for the moon.

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