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Return to the Moon: NASA ready for historic mission in 2026 (why the Moon is an intact "archive" of the history of the solar system)

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Return to the Moon

2026 is set to be a big year for space exploration. If NASA's plans go according to plan, four astronauts will fly around the Moon on a 10-day mission, becoming the first humans to approach our natural satellite since the Apollo era.

The mission known as Artemis II is expected to launch in February 2026. This flight will serve as a crucial test for:

The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, NASA's new generation of rockets.

The Orion spacecraft, which will carry the crew into space for the first time.

Space race and strategic objectives

Returning to the Moon has become a key priority, especially in the context of the rivalry with China, which aims to send its astronauts to the lunar surface by 2030.

The new US administration has instructed NASA to accelerate plans for a permanent American presence in space.

NASA's new administrator, Jared Isaacman, confirmed that the goal is not just a short visit, but building infrastructure for long-term stays, which will serve as a bridge for future missions to Mars.

Who are the four “chosen ones”?

The crew consists of three NASA astronauts and one from the Canadian Space Agency:

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, veterans returning to space for the second time.

Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut making his spaceflight debut.

Return to the Moon: NASA ready for historic mission in 2026 (why the Moon is an

The science behind the mission: Why do we need the Moon?

For scientists, the Moon is an untouched “archive” of the history of our solar system. Unlike Earth, where weather and plate tectonics erase ancient traces, the lunar terrain has remained unchanged for about 4.5 billion years.

Scientists hope to discover the origin of water on the Moon.

Subsequent missions (Artemis III in 2027) target the South Pole, where it is thought there are large reserves of ice, vital for future bases.

Challenges and risks

Despite the optimism, the Artemis II mission carries high risks. This is the first time that the life support system and new technologies will be tested with humans on board.

Any failure could cause the entire program to return to zero.


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