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Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1780434365

** The **Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1780434365** refers to the **Artemis Program**, a NASA-led mission aimed at returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025 and establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon. ## Overview The **Artemis Program** is a historic space mission that marks a significant milestone in human space exploration. The program is a collaborative effort between NASA, its international partners, and private industry to return humans to the lunar surface by 2025. The mission is named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, who is also the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun. The program's primary objective is to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon, with plans to send the first woman and the next man to the lunar surface. The **Artemis Program** is a response to the challenges posed by the **Apollo Program**, which successfully landed humans on the Moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, the program was canceled in the early 1970s due to budget constraints and a shift in national priorities. The **Artemis Program** aims to build on the achievements of the **Apollo Program** and to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon that will enable future missions to Mars and beyond. ## History/Background The **Artemis Program** was announced in 2019 by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, with the goal of returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025. The program is a response to the **Space Policy Directive-1**, which was signed by President Donald Trump in 2017, directing NASA to prioritize human exploration of the Moon and Mars. The program has received significant funding from Congress, with a budget of $2.5 billion allocated for 2020. The **Artemis Program** has undergone significant development since its announcement, with NASA partnering with private industry and international partners to develop the necessary technologies and infrastructure for the mission. The program has also undergone several key milestones, including the selection of the **Space Launch System (SLS)** rocket and the **Orion spacecraft** as the primary vehicles for the mission. ## Key Information The **Artemis Program** has several key components, including: * **Space Launch System (SLS)**: A heavy-lift rocket that will be used to launch the **Orion spacecraft** and the **Gateway**, a lunar-orbiting space station. * **Orion spacecraft**: A spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the Moon and provide life support systems for the crew. * **Gateway**: A lunar-orbiting space station that will serve as a base for missions to the lunar surface. * **Commercial lunar landing services**: NASA has partnered with private companies, such as **SpaceX** and **Blue Origin**, to develop commercial lunar landing services that will enable missions to the lunar surface. The **Artemis Program** has also undergone several key milestones, including: * **Artemis I**: An uncrewed mission that will test the **SLS** rocket and the **Orion spacecraft** in a lunar flyby mission. * **Artemis II**: A crewed mission that will send the first woman and the next man to the lunar surface. * **Artemis III**: A mission that will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon, with plans to send multiple missions to the lunar surface per year. ## Significance The **Artemis Program** is significant for several reasons: * **Return to the Moon**: The program marks a significant milestone in human space exploration, with the first woman and the next man set to return to the lunar surface in 2025. * **Sustainable presence**: The program aims to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon, with plans to send multiple missions to the lunar surface per year. * **Stepping stone for Mars**: The program is a stepping stone for future missions to Mars, with the **Artemis Program** providing the necessary technologies and infrastructure for a human mission to the Red Planet. INFOBOX: - Name: **Artemis Program** - Type: **Lunar Exploration Program** - Date: **2019** - Location: **Lunar Surface** - Known For: **Returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025** TAGS: **Artemis Program**, **Lunar Exploration**, **Space Exploration**, **NASA**, **Space Launch System (SLS)**, **Orion Spacecraft**, **Gateway**, **Commercial Lunar Landing Services**, **SpaceX**, **Blue Origin**