NASA announces first crewed mission to the Moon in 50 years

Nasa has announced plans to send astronauts on a trip around the Moon in just months - in hopes for them to land there as early as 2027.

It would be the first time in 50 years that any country has flown a crewed lunar mission. Announcing their plans, the US space agency said on X: "Experts are discussing the latest on the Artemis II mission. Artemis II, which will send four astronauts around the Moon next year, will prepare us for crewed missions to the lunar surface and future Martian missions."

Nasa had previously aimed for a launch by the end of April, but now hopes to bring the mission forward. The ten-day journey will see astronauts to test the spaceship and systems they'll need for future moon landings.

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