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Artemis II Crew ISS Call
Cislunar space SLS Block 1 | Artemis II Expedition 74
The Artemis II crew will speak with the astronauts aboard the International Space Station in an audio-only conversation.
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Nosu • March 30, 2026, 2:07 p.m.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Status: Launch Successful
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