The Next Steps in Lunar Exploration | NASA's Johnson Space Center

The Next Steps in Lunar Exploration | NASA's Johnson Space Center

NASA is preparing to send its first astronauts to the Moon’s South Pole. Learn about examples of current developments—the testing, and training of lunar spacesuits, tools, and lunar rovers occurring at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and its supporting training facilities. Listen as Apollo and Artemis astronauts, as well as subject matter experts, discuss the challenges of exploring the Moon in preparation for Mars. Experts emphasize the extreme lunar conditions that astronauts will experience, such as dramatic and diminished lighting conditions, lunar dust challenges, and extreme temperatures.

Artemis II will launch no earlier than April 2026.

Check the NASA Artemis II Mission page for updates:

https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/

Learn more about NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket: nasa.gov/sls

Follow updates on the Artemis blog: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA Johnson
Duration: 15 minutes
Release Date: June 18, 2025

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