It’s been over 50 years. Why the long silence?

After Apollo, the high cost and shifting political priorities moved our focus to Low Earth Orbit

Why Now? We found water! Ice in the shadows changed everything. It’s not just a rock; it’s a gas station

The Moon is our "proving ground." We need to learn to live there before we can survive the 6-month trip to Mars.

Artemis II is a crewed test flight. We have to make sure the life support works before we commit to the dirt.

Apollo was a "camping trip." Artemis is building a "cabin"

Apollo was "Man on the Moon." Artemis will land the first woman and first person of color.

Major Focus:  Learning to extract "In-Situ" resources— turning lunar ice into oxygen and rocket fuel.

The Mission:  Observing the South Pole’s unique environment  to see if we can harness 24/7 sunlight for power

We aren't just visiting for footprints; we're staying for the future