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Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1781741308

** The **Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1781741308** 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. **CONTENT:** ## Overview The **Artemis Program** is a NASA-led mission designed to return humans to the lunar surface by 2025 and establish a sustainable presence on the Moon. The program is named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, who is also the twin sister of Apollo. The mission is a significant step towards NASA's long-term goal of sending humans to Mars and beyond. The **Artemis Program** is a collaborative effort between NASA, private industry, and international partners, with a focus on scientific research, exploration, and development of the lunar resources. The **Artemis Program** builds upon the success of the Apollo program, which successfully landed humans on the Moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, the Apollo program was a one-time achievement, and the **Artemis Program** aims to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon. The mission will involve a series of crewed missions to the Moon, with the first mission, **Artemis I**, scheduled to launch in 2024. The mission will include an uncrewed flight of the **Space Launch System (SLS)** rocket and the **Orion spacecraft**, followed by a crewed mission, **Artemis II**, which will send the first woman and the next man to the Moon. ## History/Background The **Artemis Program** was announced by NASA in 2019, with the goal of returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025. The program is a response to the growing interest in space exploration and the development of new technologies that make it possible to send humans to the Moon and beyond. The **Artemis Program** is a collaborative effort between NASA, private industry, and international partners, with a focus on scientific research, exploration, and development of the lunar resources. The **Artemis Program** is based on several key technologies, including the **Space Launch System (SLS)** rocket, the **Orion spacecraft**, and the **Gateway**, a lunar-orbiting space station that will serve as a base for missions to the Moon. The **SLS** rocket is a heavy-lift launch vehicle that will be used to send the **Orion spacecraft** to the Moon, while the **Orion spacecraft** is a crew vehicle that will carry astronauts to the Moon and provide life support systems for the crew. The **Gateway** is a lunar-orbiting space station that will serve as a base for missions to the Moon and provide a platform for scientific research and exploration. ## Key Information The **Artemis Program** is a significant step towards NASA's long-term goal of sending humans to Mars and beyond. The mission will involve a series of crewed missions to the Moon, with the first mission, **Artemis I**, scheduled to launch in 2024. The mission will include an uncrewed flight of the **SLS** rocket and the **Orion spacecraft**, followed by a crewed mission, **Artemis II**, which will send the first woman and the next man to the Moon. The **Artemis Program** is also focused on scientific research and exploration of the lunar resources. The mission will involve a series of scientific experiments and observations, including the study of the lunar regolith, the search for water ice, and the study of the lunar exosphere. The mission will also involve the development of new technologies, including the use of 3D printing and in-situ resource utilization. ## Significance The **Artemis Program** is a significant step towards NASA's long-term goal of sending humans to Mars and beyond. The mission will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon and provide a platform for scientific research and exploration. The mission will also demonstrate the capabilities of the **SLS** rocket and the **Orion spacecraft**, and will pave the way for future missions to the Moon and beyond. The **Artemis Program** is also significant because it will involve a diverse range of stakeholders, including NASA, private industry, and international partners. The mission will demonstrate the power of collaboration and the importance of working together to achieve a common goal. INFOBOX: - Name: **Artemis Program** - Type: **NASA-led mission** - Date: **2024** - Location: **Lunar surface** - Known For: **Returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025** TAGS: **Artemis Program**, **NASA**, **Space Exploration**, **Lunar Surface**, **Space Launch System (SLS)**, **Orion Spacecraft**, **Gateway**, **Mars Exploration**, **Private Industry**, **International Partners**