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Some pet owners have faced the agony of having their fur babies land on no-fly lists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Although the astronauts will not land on the moon, Artemis II mimics early Apollo missions that were designed as a stepping stone to test all of the equipment and procedures before making the daring landing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Nasa's 10-day test flight will not land on the Moon.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The journey, set to last around 10 days, will take the astronauts on a loop around the Moon, though they will not land on its surface.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
It only took a few seconds for my hand to land on a square chocolate while Jeb picked out a cream filled one.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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