Lakiesha Hawkins, the acting deputy associate administrator for NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, joined CBS News 24/7 to discuss the Artemis II moon mission. This mission is a significant step in NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars. Artemis II will be the first crewed mission in the program, following the uncrewed Artemis I mission. The primary goals of Artemis II include testing the Orion spacecraft’s systems with a human crew and ensuring the safety and reliability of the spacecraft for future missions. The mission will orbit the Moon, allowing the crew to gather valuable data and experience that will inform subsequent lunar landings. This mission is crucial for advancing human space exploration and establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon, which could pave the way for future exploration of Mars and beyond.
QUESTION: How might the success of the Artemis II mission influence the future of space exploration and inspire your generation?
Key NASA administrator breaks down goals of Artemis II mission
