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What is Artemis?

Artemis is the NASA-led space program that marks humanity's return to the Moon and paves the way for future crewed missions to Mars and beyond.

1. Return to the Moon

Explore the Moon again and establish sustainable lunar bases for future missions.

2. Routes to Mars

Develop technologies and strategies for the future colonization of Mars.

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Just as humanity once crossed unknown oceans, today
the next step is space.

Key technology

NASA's SLS rocket — the most powerful rocket for deep space

SLS Rocket

The Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA's most powerful rocket, designed for deep-space missions.

Lunar base on the surface of the Moon

Lunar Bases

Future missions will establish bases for a sustainable human presence on the Moon.

NASA's Orion spacecraft

Orion Spacecraft

Orion is the spacecraft that will carry astronauts out and bring them back to Earth.

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