NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive for lunar mission

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Astronauts arrived at the launch site on Friday. They will fly around the moon next week.

Commander Reid Wiseman came with his three crewmates. Many people welcomed them at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA wants to launch the rocket as soon as Wednesday. The astronauts are very excited to go to the moon.

The mission has had some delays because of rocket issues. This rocket flew one time before without any people.

Four astronauts will fly around the moon for ten days. NASA also plans to build a base on the moon later.

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When did the astronauts arrive at the launch site?

The astronauts arrived at the launch site on Friday.

How many astronauts will fly around the moon?

Four astronauts will fly around the moon.

What does NASA plan to build on the moon later?

NASA plans to build a base on the moon later.

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