The Artemis 2 crew traveled farther from Earth than any humans before β 406,778 kilometers (252,760 miles). It is the first time in over 50 years that humans have visited the moon, and the first time in history with a woman, a non-American and a Black person on board.
This is Artemis II and an interview with Swedenβs first astronaut, Christer Fuglesang.
NASA isn't the only one aiming for the moon. They're not even the only Americans with that goal.
With an intended permanent presence on the moon, NASA now aim to have two separate spacecraft from different companies.
A permanent presence on the moon requires a new generation of lunar rover, which can do more than drive astronauts to predetermined destinations and back. Venturi Astrolab has demonstrated its concept.