What's next for NASA after Artemis II crew completes historic moon mission
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NASA's Artemis II crew has completed a historic moon mission, marking the first step towards establishing a permanent base on the moon and eventually sending astronauts to Mars. The next steps for NASA include the Artemis III mission in 2027, which will test rendezvous and docking capabilities, and the Artemis IV mission in 2028, which will be the first crewed lunar landing since 1972.
NASA's Artemis II crew has completed a 10-day journey around the moon. The four-person crew traveled 695,081 miles and looped around the far side of the moon. The next mission, Artemis III, is scheduled for 2027 and will test rendezvous and docking capabilities. Artemis IV, targeting early 2028, will be the first crewed lunar landing since 1972. Two astronauts will transfer to a commercial lunar lander and land in the lunar South Pole region. Astronauts will spend about a week near the South Pole making observations and collecting samples. Artemis V, scheduled for late 2028, will begin the efforts to build a permanent, sustainable moon base.
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