Artemis II: NASA’s plan for the Moon and beyond

<p>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?</p><br><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times …