Summary
NASA plans to send astronauts on a mission around the Moon in February, marking the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years. This mission, named Artemis II, will involve four astronauts traveling beyond low Earth orbit as part of NASA's efforts to eventually land on the Moon and establish a long-term presence there.
Key Facts
- NASA aims to launch the Artemis II mission as early as February.
- It is the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years.
- The mission will include four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.
- Astronauts will not land on the Moon but will travel around it for a ten-day mission.
- The mission is part of NASA’s Artemis program, which seeks to prepare for future Moon landings.
- The rocket used will be the Space Launch System, the most powerful ever built.
- Scientists will study biological samples from astronauts to understand space's impact on the human body.
