At the San Francisco Volcanic Field in the US state of Arizona, NASA’s Artemis project is at a pivotal moment, conducting tests to prepare for lunar missions. Astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas are trying out special suits, showing off new tech and plans for Artemis.
The Johnson Space Center in Houston helps coordinate everything. Barbara Janoiko leads the team, making sure the test helps get ready for future lunar missions. It’s all about being ready and sure of what to do. They’re testing how to handle things on the Moon’s South Pole. They plan a lot and use computer models to make sure everyone works well together.
“Field tests play a critical role in helping us test all of the systems, hardware, and technology we’ll need to conduct successful lunar operations during Artemis missions,” said Barbara Janoiko, director for the field test at Johnson. “Our engineering and science teams have worked together seamlessly to ensure we are prepared every step of the way for when astronauts step foot on the Moon again.”
Every time they pretend to walk on the Moon, they learn something. The experts, astronauts, and the people in charge on the ground all talk about what they’ve learned. This helps them make changes and improve the technology they use, which helps us explore space even more. This test is a big deal for the Artemis project. It shows how serious NASA is about exploring space. Arizona’s landscape is perfect for this kind of practice, just like it was during the Apollo missions.
“Field tests play a critical role in helping us test all of the systems, hardware, and technology we’ll need to conduct successful lunar operations during Artemis missions,” said Barbara Janoiko, director for the field test at Johnson. “Our engineering and science teams have worked together seamlessly to ensure we are prepared every step of the way for when astronauts step foot on the Moon again.”
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