More than half a century has passed since humanity first set foot on the Moon, but we are on the cusp of a new era. NASA’s Artemis program aims to build the first lunar space station to explore the Moon in unprecedented depth. This initiative will also be a step towards the exploration of Mars.
Elchi.az reports that in July 1969, Neil Armstrong’s words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” resonated around the world.
NASA’s Apollo program succeeded in landing humans on the lunar surface, sparking interest in space exploration and inspiring a generation to pursue science.
Now, with the Artemis program, NASA aims to excite a new generation.
Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo
Named after Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology, this program is not a replica of its predecessor.
The program will build the first lunar space station in history.
This will allow for long-term research and pave the way for humans to be sent to Mars in the future. In addition, these missions will be marked by the first time a woman and a black person set foot on the Moon. Planetary scientist Professor Sara Russell emphasizes the program’s impact on society, stating that the great excitement following the Apollo missions will be revived with Artemis.
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