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Briefing: Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon

Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.

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The Artemis II mission represents a significant milestone, being the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. This gap highlights the need for updated infrastructure to support human activities on the moon.

In 1972, the last moon landing occurred, coinciding with notable cultural developments such as the release of The Godfather and the introduction of the Egg McMuffin. These events underscore the technological and societal shifts since then.

The Artemis II mission will require robust systems for communication, navigation, and life support, which must be integrated into the existing lunar architecture. The implications for future lunar operations are profound, necessitating a strategic approach to capacity and throughput.