Artemis II and the Future of Lunar Bases: Why Humanity Is Returning to the Moon
In April 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a historic milestone—50 years after the last crewed mission to the Moon. This mission is not about landing; it’s a ten‑day test flight that will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby to validate the systems and procedures needed for future lunar landings. The long‑term vision, however,…