Artemis: Why Humans Are Returning to the Moon

NASA has a new plan called Artemis. They want to send people back to the Moon. This time, both men and women will go to the Moon together.

The Moon has water ice in dark places. Scientists want to study this water. They also want to learn about how the Moon was made long ago.

This plan is different from the old Apollo missions. NASA wants people to stay on the Moon for a long time, not just visit quickly. They are working with other countries and companies to make this happen.

The Moon will help NASA prepare for trips to Mars. They will test new tools and equipment there first. This makes the Moon like a practice place for bigger space trips in the future.