NASA's Artemis II Crewed Mission to the Moon Shows How US Space Strategy Has Changed Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo

When Apollo 13 looped around the moon in April 1970, more than 40 million people around the world watched the United States recover from a potential catastrophe. An oxygen tank explosion turned a planned landing into an urgent exercise in problem-solving, and the three astronauts on board used the moon's gravity to sling themselves safely home. It was a moment of extraordinary human drama, and a revealing geopolitical one.

Artemis II Astronauts Will See Parts Of Moon No Human Has Seen Before. What Other Records Will They Break?

The astronauts will see parts of the far side of the Moon not seen directly by humans before.

NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program

Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.

Northrop Grumman boosters prepare Artemis II for first human deep space flight since Apollo

The boosters, standing 177 feet tall and producing 3.6 million pounds of thrust each, are the largest and most powerful solid rocket boosters ever flown on a human spaceflight mission. Derived from the shuttle-era design, they delivered more than 75 percent of total thrust during the successful uncrewed Artemis I mission and will again operate as a matched pair. Northrop Grumman also provides the attitude control motor and abort motor for the La…

The U.S. Is Heading Back To The Moon By 2028, And NASA Just Revealed How They Plan To Lead

NASA has renewed its push to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028, placing the upcoming Artemis II mission at the center of its efforts. The agency has framed its progress as part of a broader acceleration in U.S. space activity, with support from the National Space Policy and budget boosts tied to recent legislation. While this timeline marks a shift from earlier plans, NASA officials say it reflects a sharper focus and increased capa…