How We Are Going to the Moon - HD

NASA's plans to return to the Moon were centered around the Artemis program. Artemis aims to land "the first woman and the next man" on the Moon by the mid-2020s and establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. Here's an overview of the Artemis program:

Space Launch System (SLS): NASA is developing the Space Launch System, a powerful rocket designed to carry astronauts and payloads beyond Earth orbit. SLS is intended to be the primary launch vehicle for the Artemis missions.

Orion Spacecraft: The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to lunar orbit and beyond. It will serve as the crew module for Artemis missions, providing life support, navigation, and reentry capabilities.

Gateway: NASA is planning to build a lunar Gateway, which is a space station that will orbit the Moon. The Gateway will serve as a staging point for lunar missions and provide a platform for scientific research.

Artemis I: This will be an uncrewed test flight of the SLS and Orion spacecraft, designed to orbit the Moon before returning to Earth. It will demonstrate the performance of these systems in deep space.

Artemis II: The first crewed mission of the Artemis program will carry astronauts around the Moon without landing. This mission will build on the experience gained from Artemis I.

Artemis III: The goal of Artemis III is to land astronauts on the lunar surface, specifically near the lunar South Pole. This mission will mark the return of humans to the Moon since the Apollo program.

Sustainable Lunar Presence: The Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon, which involves using the Gateway as a hub for missions, developing lunar habitats, conducting scientific research, and testing technologies for future Mars missions.
International Collaboration: NASA is working with international partners, including the European Space Agency (ESA), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and others, to achieve its goals under the Artemis program