Artemis II: How NASA Will Study the Moon—And the Astronauts Going There

About this episode

The episode discusses NASA's Artemis II mission, focusing on lunar exploration and the health of astronauts.

During Artemis II, four astronauts will see the lunar surface as few humans have—and possibly, parts of the Moon’s far side that no one has seen before. Learn what lunar science questions NASA hopes to answer through the astronauts' eyes with lunar geologist Kelsey Young. And those astronauts will also be subjects of science. Jancy McPhee, associate chief scientist of NASA’s Human Research Program, explains how studying human health on Artemis II will prepare us for exploration deeper into space than ever before. For Artemis II news and the latest launch information, visit nasa.gov/artemis-ii

People in this episode

Guests: Kelsey Young, Jancy McPhee

Topics covered

• lunar exploration
• human health in space
• Artemis II mission
• NASA research
• geology of the Moon

Keywords

• Artemis II
• NASA
• lunar surface
• human research
• space exploration
• Kelsey Young
• Jancy McPhee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA

Places: Moon, far side of the Moon

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