NASA to return to the moon by 2018

NASA to return to the moon by 2018

WASHINGTON, United States - NASA said Sept. 19 it plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2018 in a vehicle designed to replace the space shuttle. The new vehicle will resemble the capsule used in the Apollo lunar missions, but will be large enough to transport four astronauts to the moon. Photo released by NASA shows a future view on the moon. (Kyodo)

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