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U.S. service member missing after Iran downs F-15E; Artemis II progresses toward moon.
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Military families face uncertainty during active search operations. Lunar mission advances represent long-term space exploration goals.
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# Summary An American service member remains missing following Iran's downing of an F-15E fighter jet on Friday, with search operations ongoing. In separate news, the Artemis II spacecraft has surpassed the midpoint of its lunar trajectory.
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Search operations ongoing for missing service member. Artemis II spacecraft continuing lunar trajectory.
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