land on

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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

Former Nasa administrator Sean O' Keefe told the BBC that the nations that land on the Moon will have the advantage of exploring and developing the resources that are there.

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

There was a close call at Newark Liberty International Airport last week, when an Alaska Air plane flew over a FedEx freighter when both were attempting to land on crossing runways at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I take a step back and land on Errol’s toes.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome