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This video uses data gathered from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some of the stunning views of the Moon that the Apollo 13 astronauts saw on their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. These visualizations, in 4K resolution, depict many different views of the lunar surface, starting with earthset and sunrise and concluding with the time Apollo 13 reestablished radio contact with Mission Control. Also depicted is the path of the free return trajectory around the Moon, and a continuous view of the Moon throughout that path. All views have been sped up for timing purposes — they are not shown in "real-time." Credits: Data Visualization by: Ernie Wright (USRA) Video Produced & Edited by: David Ladd (USRA) Music provided by Universal Production Music: "Visions of Grandeur" - Frederick Wiedmann This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at: http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13537 If you liked this video, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/NASAExplorer Follow NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center · Instagram http://www.instagram.com/nasagoddard · Twitter http://twitter.com/NASAGoddard · Twitter http://twitter.com/NASAGoddardPix · Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NASA.GSFC · Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc

Artemis Program: The Artemis program is NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon, with the goal of landing "the first woman and the next man" on the lunar surface. It's named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is the twin sister of Apollo (the namesake of the original Apollo lunar program). The program aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, using it as a stepping stone for future missions to Mars. Key Objectives and Features: Lunar Gateway: NASA plans to build the Lunar Gateway, a space station orbiting the Moon, which will serve as a staging point for lunar landings and a hub for scientific research. Lunar Landings: NASA intends to conduct a series of crewed lunar missions, with the goal of landing astronauts on the lunar South Pole by the mid-2020s. This area is of interest due to its potential for water ice deposits and its unique scientific value. Sustainability: Unlike the Apollo missions, which were short-term, Artemis aims for a sustainable presence on the Moon. NASA plans to use lunar resources, such as water ice, to support future missions and establish a long-term presence. International Collaboration: NASA is working with international partners, including the European Space Agency (ESA), to achieve its lunar goals. The Artemis program promotes cooperation and resource-sharing among nations. Please note that the specifics of the Artemis program may have evolved or changed after my last knowledge update in September 2021. For the most current and detailed information about NASA's lunar activities in 2023, I recommend visiting NASA's official website or referring to recent news sources for the latest updates. Artemis: This hashtag is used for updates related to NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. #Moon: A simple and widely used hashtag for posts related to the Moon, lunar exploration, and moon-related science. #SpaceExploration: Used for posts about space exploration missions, including lunar missions. #SpaceScience: Relevant for lunar research and scientific discoveries related to the Moon. #LunarExploration: Focuses specifically on lunar exploration efforts, including robotic missions and future human missions. #NASA: The official NASA hashtag, which covers all NASA-related content, including lunar missions. #Space: A broad hashtag encompassing all topics related to space, including lunar exploration. #Astrobiology: For posts related to the study of life in space, including lunar research on potential life or its precursors. #STEM: Used to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, which is often related to space and lunar exploration. #MoonLanding: Appropriate for posts related to historic and future moon landings.