The Artemis I Mission

NASA's return to the moon

Welcome to the Artemis I Mission, NASA's newest and most ambitious program for space exploration. Named after the Greek goddess of the moon, Artemis aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024, as well as establish sustainable exploration by the end of the decade. The mission builds on the achievements of the historic Apollo program, but with a focus on long-term human presence on the lunar surface.

Artemis will involve the most diverse and inclusive group of astronauts in history, including both men and women, and astronauts from different ethnic and professional backgrounds. In addition to landing on the moon, the mission will also involve scientific exploration, technology development, and international cooperation. The ultimate goal of Artemis is to pave the way for human exploration of Mars and beyond, and to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.

To achieve this ambitious goal, NASA is developing a new generation of rockets, spacecraft, and other technologies that will enable sustained lunar exploration. These include the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built, and the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts to the moon and back. The Artemis program also involves partnerships with commercial companies, international space agencies, and academia to develop innovative technologies and share expertise.

In the audio below, you can hear a test firing of the SLS Rocket System.

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and exploration. Learn more about the Artemis mission, meet the astronauts and engineers involved in the program, and discover the latest news and updates on our progress towards landing on the moon and beyond. The future of space exploration is here, and it starts with Artemis.

Source: NASA