The Artemis Program is a NASA initiative aimed at returning humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s. Named after the Greek goddess of the Moon, the program seeks to land the first woman and the next man on the lunar surface. It will also establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, which is essential for future exploration of Mars.
The program includes several key missions, such as Artemis I, an uncrewed test flight, and Artemis II, which will carry astronauts around the Moon. Additionally, Artemis III is planned to land astronauts on the lunar surface. The program emphasizes international collaboration and commercial partnerships.