Did you know we landed back on the moon Mrch 2nd?

[ChiTown33]

I imagine it didn't get much play because it wasn't a manned mission. That is schedule for the spring of next year. We landed in the Mare Crisium. For reference the Chinese have landed in the Mare Ibrium.

[Alex-Snow]

Yes it has been awhile since we had a visit there

[msc545]

What was this for?

[ChiTown33]

The Artemis program. It's a three step program that culminates in us being back on the moon. Step one: unmanned launch and orbit the moon (completed). Step two: unmanned landing on the moon (just completed). Step 3: manned landing on the moon. (Scheduled for the spring of 2026).
The point is to eventually establish a permanent residence on the moon. I only brought up China because it's not really coincidental that we only decide to go back to the moon when China decides to put up a base there. And I personally don't care the reason. I'm just glad we finally are. It's LONG OVERDUE.

[msc545]

Very interesting - thanks!