NASA officials to provide update on Artemis program, future launches
NASA is preparing to hold a news conference to discuss the agency’s Artemis program, which concerns its plans for moon launches in coming years.
(NEXSTAR) – NASA is preparing to hold a news conference to discuss the agency’s Artemis program, which concerns its plans for moon launches in coming years.
The conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Speakers will include NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, among other NASA officials.
Artemis, the next-generation Apollo program named after Apollo’s mythological twin sister, plans to send four astronauts around the moon as soon as next year. This will be the first crewed launch for the Artemis II program.
The first moon landing in more than half a century would follow in 2026 on the Artemis III mission, according to current plans.
“Through the Artemis campaign, the agency will establish a long-term presence at the Moon for scientific exploration with our commercial and international partners, learn how to live and work away from home, and prepare for future human exploration of Mars,” NASA writes.
This is a developing story. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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