New Lego space set to celebrate historic Artemis moon mission

WorldSpace
7 Apr 2026 • 5:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Nasa's Artemis II mission has sent four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first human deep space travel since 1972.
  • The mission is a crucial step towards returning humans to the lunar surface by 2028 with Artemis IV and establishing a long-term moon base for resources.
  • The Artemis missions aim to inspire a new generation of astronomers, astrophysicists, and astronauts.
  • Lego has released exclusive sets to commemorate the historic Artemis missions, including a highly detailed model of the launch system.
  • Another more affordable Lego Technic set educates children on the three stages of a rocket launch, complete with astronaut minifigures.

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