Astronauts Are Heading to Moon for 1st Time in Over 50 Years
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The Artemis program’s eventual goal is to set up the first ever lunar space station, which will orbit the moon. It would host cutting-edge research and might later serve as a pit stop for humans headed to Mars. For now, these feats remain purely hypothetical.
Astronauts are preparing to orbit the moon in February, paving the way for long-term exploration. We're about to witness the dawn of a new era in space travel!
On Jan. 22, 1968, NASA launched Apollo 5, marking the first time the Apollo Lunar Module flew in space and a critical step toward landing astronauts on the Moon.
From a return of humans to lunar orbit, to Japan's first crack at Mars, advanced space travel and exploration is set to continue in 2026.
The U.S. is the only country to have ever sent humans to the moon.
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is the liquid propellant Lunar Module Ascent Engine. It was one of the most important in ...