Artemis Program: NASA’s Return to the Moon

Artemis is NASA’s program to land humans on the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
Named after Apollo’s twin sister in Greek mythology, it highlights inclusivity and new beginnings.
Artemis I, an uncrewed test flight, successfully orbited the Moon in 2022.
Artemis II will carry astronauts around the Moon, planned as the first crewed mission.
Artemis III aims to land astronauts near the lunar South Pole—the first time humans visit this region.
The program will feature the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft power these missions.
SpaceX’s Starship will serve as the lunar lander for Artemis III.
Artemis is laying the groundwork for a long-term lunar base and future Mars missions.
It marks the dawn of a new era in human space exploration.