News After 50 years, US takes its first step back to moon with launch of Artemis I November 16, 2022 Jennifer Borresen and George Petras, USA TODAY Comments Off on After 50 years, US takes its first step back to moon with launch of Artemis I A new launch vehicle is sending an uncrewed Orion capsule to circle the moon in a 4-6 week mission in preparation for a manned lunar landing by 2025