NASA has made a firm decision to go back to the Moon in the very near term, which will provide us with many valuable lessons for any future trips to Mars. This “Lunar Gateway” approach—and in particular, the new Artemis program—will define space missions for the next decade and beyond.This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the upcoming Artemis program, which is planning the first human flights back to the Moon. Dutch von Ehrenfried covers all aspects of the program, including the specific modules, vehicles, lander, payloads and experiments being planned. The role of government and commercial entities will be discussed, along with how Artemis is expected to influence future missions to Mars.“Moon to Mars” has become the theme of the U. S. space exploration. This book helps readers understand why this is, and what they can expect to see from the Artemis program in the next few years. weiterlesen