NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs

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A space mission tradition quietly gains attention for its unexpected musical moments.

Want to hear the songs Artemis II is waking up to in space? Here’s the official playlist

It's a longstanding tradition that started in a much different format.

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