NASA plans to launch Artemis II, a crewed mission, in April 2026, with Artemis III landing astronauts at the lunar South Pole in mid-2027. Artemis IV is scheduled for 2028, focusing on the lunar Gateway space station. The Artemis program emphasizes astronaut safety and depends on commercial and international partnerships for success. The Apollo program, initiated during the Eisenhower administration and realized in 1969, cost approximately $257 billion when adjusted for inflation. There has been a concerning increase in moon-landing deniers, particularly among younger individuals since 1999.
NASA has targeted April 2026 for Artemis II, the first crewed Artemis mission around the moon, and mid-2027 for Artemis III, which is planned to land astronauts near the lunar South Pole.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated that safety is a top priority for future Artemis missions and emphasized the importance of commercial and international partnerships.
Artemis represents a collective achievement as both a nation and a global coalition, allowing for significant advancements in space exploration.
The U.S. spent $25.8 billion on Project Apollo from 1960 to 1973, roughly $257 billion adjusted for inflation, highlighting the extensive investment in the lunar program.
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