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Artemis

We will collaborate with commercial and international partners and establish the first long-term presence on the Moon. Then, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.

The Artemis Missions

A photo of Orion viewing Earth and the Moon from lunar orbit during the Artemis I mission.

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We’re going.

Chapter 1

WHY WE’RE GOING TO THE MOON

We’re going back to the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers: the Artemis Generation. While maintaining American leadership in exploration, we will build a global alliance and explore deep space for the benefit of all.

Animated gif showing the Artemis 1 rocket light up the early morning sky on November 16, 2022.

Science & Discovery

With Artemis, we’re building on more than 50 years of exploration experience to reignite America’s passion for discovery.

A NASA artist's illustration of Artemis astronauts working on the Moon.

A NASA artist’s illustration of Artemis astronauts working on the Moon.

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Economic Opportunity

Artemis missions enable a growing lunar economy by fueling new industries, supporting job growth, and furthering the demand for a skilled workforce.

Inspiration for a New Generation

We will explore more of the Moon than ever before with our commercial and international partners. Along the way, we will engage and inspire new audiences – we are the Artemis Generation.

NASA astronauts , Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA Astronaut Christina Hammock Koch pose for a photograph at t3eh conclusion of a media gather, Thursday, May 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill grounds in Washington. Wiseman, Glover, Hammock Koch, and Hansen, who will fly around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II flight test, visited Washington to discuss their upcoming mission with members of Congress and others. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

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Why the Moon

The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. Narrator Drew Barrymore and NASA team members explain why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.

OUR SUCCESS WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

Chapter 2

HOW WE ARE GOING TO THE MOON

We are developing a long-term strategy for lunar exploration that will allow our robots and astronauts to explore more and conduct more science than ever before.

Exploration Systems

Orion Spacecraft

The NASA spacecraft that will carry astronauts from Earth to lunar orbit and back.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Space Launch System Rocket

The only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo to the Moon on a single mission. Upon launch, the Space Launch System will be the most powerful rocket in the world.

The Vehicle Assembly Building is seen at sunset as preparations continue for the NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission.

Exploration Ground Systems

The structures on the ground necessary to support launch and recovery of returning astronauts.

Side-by-side illustrations of the SpaceX Starship lunar lander and the Blue Origin Blue Moon lunar lander. Each is on the lunar surface, with astronauts nearby and Earth in the distance.

Human Landing System

Built by American companies, human landing systems are the final mode of transportation that will take astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface and back to orbit.

Gateway to Partnerships

Gateway

The spaceship in lunar orbit where astronauts will transfer between Orion and the lander on regular Artemis missions. Gateway will remain in orbit for more than a decade, providing a place to live and work, and supporting long-term science and human exploration on and around the Moon.

An artist's concept design of NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

Surface Mobility

NASA is develop next-generation spacesuits, human-rated rovers, and spacewalking support systems to help astronauts traverse the lunar surface.

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Chapter 3

This is the Artemis Generation.

We go to the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers: the Artemis Generation.

Animation showing Artemis astronauts working on the Moon with rovers, tools and habitats.

All Crewed Missions

Artemis I

Artemis I was the first in a series of increasingly complex missions that will enable human exploration at the Moon and future missions to Mars.

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All Crewed Missions

Artemis II

Four astronauts will fly around the Moon to test NASA's foundational human deep space exploration capabilities, the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, for the first time with crew.

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Artemis III: NASA’s First Human Mission to the Lunar South Pole

Humans have always been drawn to explore, discover, and learn as much as we can about the world—and worlds—around us.…

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NASA’s Artemis IV: Building First Lunar Space Station

NASA and its partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term exploration at the Moon for the benefit of…

Beyond ARTEMIS III

Living and Working at the Moon

As Artemis missions progress, NASA and its partners will continue to send exploration elements to the surface. Rovers will expand the exploration range and increase science return. Habitation elements will allow crews to stay on the surface for longer periods of time.

Animation showing Artemis astronauts working on the Moon with rovers, tools and habitats.

Concept animation of NASA Artemis astronauts exploring the lunar South Pole.

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Learning Resources

Join Artemis

Make, launch, teach, compete and learn. Find your favorite way to be part of the Artemis mission.