The Artemis missions are NASA's fresh attempt at sending astronauts to the Moon, but have you wondered why NASA is returning to lunar missions?

Smithsonian scientists have mapped thousands of young ridges across the lunar maria, which are large, basaltic plains on the lunar surface formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. These features suggest the Moon is still tectonically active and could pose seismic risks to future explorers.

The next-generation spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send humans to the moon's South Pole for the first time.

NASA’s Artemis II wet dress rehearsal, a critical prelaunch test for the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, was terminated at T-5:15 after a liquid-hydrogen leak exceeded safe thresholds. The incident adds to a growing list of concerns about the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion capsule that will carry four astronauts around the

NASA has also urged people to keep their PIN safe, as it cannot be retrieved if lost and will be required to check their boarding pass.

NASA will attempt a second “wet dress rehearsal” and simulated launch of its upcoming moon mission on Thursday