A graphic illustrating NASA’s increased cadence of Artemis missions.
A graphic illustrating NASA’s increased cadence of Artemis missions.
NASA

As part of a Golden Age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday, Feb. 27, the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning American astronauts to the Moon and establishing an enduring presence. This includes standardizing vehicle configuration, adding an additional mission in 2027, and undertaking at least one surface landing every year thereafter.

View the news conference, read the agency’s news release, and watch a message from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

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