This is Why Artemis the Last Mission for NASA Astronauts

This is Why Artemis May Be the Last Mission for NASA Astronauts

Recently, a team of NASA astronauts underwent rigorous training to prepare for a momentous mission: walking on the surface of the Moon. But rather than traveling to space, they braved the harsh conditions of the Arizona desert that somewhat replicated the challenging terrain of the Moon's south pole.

Covered in meteorite impact craters, and shrouded in darkness, the Moon's south pole is a hauntingly beautiful place.

The astronauts' training was designed to test their skills and equipment under these extreme conditions, with the use of a massive lighting rig to simulate the Sun.

The team also tested specialized equipment, including sealed rovers, which will allow for a wider range of exploration on the lunar surface. However, with only a select few of NASA's 42 astronauts participating on the Artemis mission, the future of human space exploration remains uncertain as the mission may be the space agency's last project to send humans to other celestial bodies.

Will unforeseen obstacles prevent the mission's success, or will a thriving outpost eventually be established on the Moon? And what is this origami-inspired technology that NASA is developing for use in space?