The countdown has begun for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon, the first manned mission there in more than 50 years. Their voyage around our nearest neighbour will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base. But why is there suddenly rekindled interest in moon exploration, and could this bring humans toward the ultimate goal of reaching Mars?
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Guest:
- Scott Kelly, retired NASA astronaut.
- Kaya Burgess, science and religious affairs correspondent for The Times.
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