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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will fly around the Moon on Monday, marking the high point of the Artemis 2's lunar mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But as the Earth shrinks ever smaller in their rear-view mirror, they've had a constant connection with mission control in Houston, Texas.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. destroyed two MC-130Js and two MH-6 helicopters after the mission to prevent sensitive technology from being compromised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A senior administration official told The Times that Saturday’s mission began with a deception campaign launched by the CIA to throw off Iran’s military.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I stand, trying to digest the straightforward information he’s given me, unsure how to explain my mission.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin