| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Establish a sustained human presence on the Moon |
| Long-term Goal | Prepare for future human missions to Mars |
| Significance | Key part of global space exploration strategy |
| Artemis I (2022) | Uncrewed test flight of Orion around the Moon |
| Artemis II (2026) | First crewed mission beyond Low Earth Orbit in over 50 years |
| Artemis III | First lunar landing since 1972 |
| Mission Type | Crewed lunar flyby |
| Historical Importance | First human mission to Moon's vicinity since Apollo 17 (1972) |
| Launch Vehicle | Space Launch System (SLS) |
| Spacecraft | Orion |
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