The U.S. space agency is preparing to launch the next mission to the moon in 2024 • For the first time ever, an astronaut will step on it • "The goal is to establish the human presence on the moon ahead of humanity's journey toward the planet Mars," the official statement said
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A small step for one woman, a huge step for equality between women and men: More than 50 years after the end of the Apollo program, NASA intends to return to the moon in 2024, as part of the "Artemis program" in which it set the goal - and land the first woman on it. " We are returning to the moon for scientific discoveries, discoveries of economic value and to inspire future generations, "the US Space Agency said in a statement.
"The goal is to establish the human presence on the moon ahead of progress on humanity's journey toward the planet Mars."
And the mission plan also clearly indicates the scientific missions that are the real goal, alongside the idea of establishing a base if it allows for permanent settlement on the moon.
New suit.
New tools.
New mission.
@NASA_Astronauts are preparing now for moonwalks planned for when we land the first woman and next man on the Moon - and they're practicing underwater to evaluate how we'll train for #Artemis missions.
More: https://t.co/DPqGRKfmxH pic.twitter.com/hflHIWTbsj
- Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) September 23, 2020
Until the launch, NASA released photos of the astronaut's astronaut and astronaut astronaut training in space wearing a heavy space suit. The training is required on the seabed to simulate as much as possible the environment and gravitational conditions outside the Earth.
Also, in preparation for the launch in 2024, NASA will launch a powerful new Orion rocket next year that will orbit the moon. The new technologies will allow a wider tour of the Earth's companion even to areas that previously astronauts could not reach technologically.
