Moon Exploration - Science@NASA
WEBWhile the Moon has always been an object of wonder and scientific interest to humanity, lunar exploration began in earnest in the 1950s, with the United States and the USSR developing and launching robotic spacecraft.
Artemis - NASA
WEBDec 11, 2022 · With the Artemis campaign, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. We will collaborate with commercial and international partners and establish the first long-term presence on the Moon.
Moon Missions - NASA Science
WEBHere are the major missions launched to the Moon. In addition to these missions, there have been CubeSats, small satellites that tend to launch as additional payloads with larger spacecraft. Key to tables: All times are in UTC.
NASA Shares Progress Toward Early Artemis Moon Missions with …
WEBJan 9, 2024 · NASA announced Tuesday updates to its Artemis campaign that will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of all.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates | Space
WEBJul 24, 2024 · NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.
Earth's Moon - Science@NASA
WEBEarth's Moon is the brightest and largest object in our night sky. The Moon makes Earth a more livable planet by moderating our home planet's wobble on its axis, leading to a relatively stable climate. It also causes tides, creating a rhythm that has guided humans for thousands of years.
NASA to Develop Lunar Time Standard for Exploration Initiatives
WEBSep 12, 2024 · A microsecond is one millionth of a second. NASA and its partners are currently researching which mathematical models will be best for establishing a lunar time. To put these numbers into perspective, a hummingbird’s wings flap about 50 times per second. Each flap is about .02 seconds, or 20,000 microseconds. So, while 56 microseconds may ...
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. This video explains why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human space exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.
Lunar Science and Exploration Highlights: Recent Updates - Moon: NASA …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · NASA Goddard to Build Quake Detector for Artemis III Moon Landing. NASA’s Artemis IV: Building First Lunar Space Station. NASA Tests Technology, Practices Artemis Moonwalks in Arizona Desert. NASA Ships Moon Rocket Stage Ahead of First Crewed Artemis Flight.
NASA Moon Launch: Highlights From NASA’s Artemis Moon …
WEBNov 15, 2022 · For NASA, the mission ushers in a new era of lunar exploration, one that seeks to unravel scientific mysteries in the shadows of craters in the polar regions, test technologies for dreamed-of...