NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor Nearly 5 Months After Historic Mission

The mission was the first lunar venture in over 50 years, following NASA’s Apollo 17 mission in 1972

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The Artemis II crew was honored for their historic mission, marking the farthest humans have traveled from Earth

This mission was the first lunar venture since NASA’s Apollo 17 mission in 1972, more than 50 years ago

Artemis II tested technology for future lunar landings, paving the way for upcoming missions

Nearly five months after making history with their adventure around the far side of the moon and back, the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission has been recognized with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

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