Astronauts Leaving Earth Orbit for Moon

A crew of astronauts is traveling to the moon. This is the first time since 1972 that astronauts have left Earth orbit. NASA says the mission is going well.

The astronauts are on board the Orion spacecraft. They are starting a new mission to explore the moon. This mission includes a planned lunar landing. NASA reports that the journey is proceeding without problems. The last time astronauts traveled to the moon was in 1972.

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