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News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program
Facts:
About ARTEMIS
ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun.
Objectives:
- Establishing of lunar outpost
- Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they might be exploited
- Using Moon as a base to explore Mars and further into deep space
- Broaden commercial and international partnerships
- Inspire a new generation and encourage careers in STEM
Note: Artemis is named after the Greek goddess of the Moon and twin sister of the god Apollo.
