Why it took 50+ years to return to the moon, Artemis II explained | ChicagoNOW

Name: Why it took 50+ years to return to the moon, Artemis II explained | ChicagoNOW
Uploaded: 2026-04-01T18:23:50Z
Duration: 15 min 58 s
Description: NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a long-awaited return to deep space – but why now? We’re breaking down the science, risks, timeline and new tech behind the mission with Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · Apr 1, 2026 · 15m 58s

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NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a long-awaited return to deep space – but why now? We’re breaking down the science, risks, timeline and new tech behind the mission with Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols.