Dhurv Rathee

India's Chandrian-III moon landing.. Historical success. Moon missions refer to human and robotic expeditions to Earth's natural satellite, the Moon. The historic Apollo program, conducted by NASA from 1961 to 1972, resulted in six successful crewed missions (Apollo 11 to 17) that landed astronauts on the Moon's surface. Apollo 11, in 1969, was the first mission to achieve this feat, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking historic steps. They conducted experiments, collected samples, and returned to Earth.

After the Apollo program, robotic missions continued, including lunar orbiters, impactors, and rovers. In recent years, interest in Moon missions has resurged. China's Chang'e program has achieved multiple successful lunar missions, including orbiters, landers, and the deployment of the Yutu rovers. India's Chandrayaan missions have also contributed to lunar exploration.

NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s, focusing on sustainable lunar exploration and preparing for future Mars missions. Private companies like SpaceX are also planning crewed lunar missions.

Moon missions have expanded our understanding of the Moon's geology, history, and potential resources, while also serving as stepping stones for further space exploration and technological advancements.