From Moon to Mars: What Artemis II Means for the Future

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of NASA's Artemis II mission for future lunar and Mars exploration.

As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon with Artemis II, what does it really take to live and work on the lunar surface? Join host Simon Steel and planetary scientist Pascal Lee as they explore the science and strategy behind humanity's next giant leap. From cutting-edge spacesuit design and testing to the challenge of choosing where astronauts will land, this conversation dives into what comes next for lunar exploration. We'll also explore: - The mystery and importance of permanently shadowed regions - Evidence for water ice on the Moon—and why it matters - How Artemis is paving the way for future missions from the Moon to Mars Artemis II is more than a mission—it's a proving ground for the future of human exploration. Haughton Mars Project: https://www.marsinstitute.no/hmp (Recorded live 26 March 2026.)

People in this episode

Host: Simon Steel

Guest: Pascal Lee

Topics covered

• lunar exploration
• Artemis II
• human spaceflight
• spacesuit design
• water ice on the Moon
• Mars missions

Keywords

• Artemis II
• lunar surface
• spacesuit testing
• permanently shadowed regions
• water ice
• human exploration
• Mars

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, SETI Institute

Books & works: Haughton Mars Project

Places: Moon, Mars

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