How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K

Space Launch System (SLS): NASA developed the Space Launch System, a powerful rocket designed to carry astronauts and payloads to the Moon and beyond. The SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built and will play a key role in sending the Artemis missions to lunar orbit.

Orion Spacecraft: The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to lunar orbit, serve as their living quarters, and return them safely to Earth. It is being developed to withstand the harsh conditions of deep space travel.

Gateway: The Lunar Gateway is a space station that will orbit the Moon and serve as a staging point for crewed missions to the lunar surface. It will provide a platform for scientific research, technology demonstrations, and as a waypoint for missions to Mars.

Lunar Lander: NASA has been working on developing a lunar lander that can transport astronauts from the Lunar Gateway to the lunar surface and back. The lunar lander will play a crucial role in the Artemis missions by allowing astronauts to safely land on the Moon and conduct their activities.

Artemis Missions: The Artemis program consists of a series of missions. Artemis I will be an uncrewed test flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of the Orion spacecraft, taking astronauts around the Moon without landing. Artemis III will be the mission where astronauts will land on the lunar surface, as part of NASA's efforts to establish a sustainable presence.

Sustainable Lunar Presence: Unlike the Apollo missions, which were short-term, Artemis aims to establish a long-term and sustainable presence on the Moon. This involves setting up infrastructure that supports various scientific research, technology development, and potential commercial activities.