LeadStory

When will humans go back to the moon?

Asked 2 hours ago

Answer

NASA's Artemis program plans to send humans around the Moon as early as 2026, with a crewed lunar landing targeted for 2027. China also aims for a human lunar landing by 2030. Delays are possible, but Artemis is currently expected to be first.

Now Playing

Reuters

When will NASA return humans to the Moon, and why?

Reuters ยท Just In
Reuters
Reuters
Just In
  • NASA plans a 10-day crewed mission around the moon in 2026, with a lunar landing targeted for 2027.
  • Artemis aims to establish a long-term presence at the lunar south pole, focusing on resource utilization. 1m 1s
  • Commercial partners like Firefly Aerospace and Interlune are involved in lunar missions and resource extraction. 1m 57s
  • The Artemis program is expected to cost $93 billion through 2025, with funding and job creation spread across the US. 3m 46s
  • Experts highlight ethical and cultural concerns about lunar commercialization and resource use. 5m 16s
Space Exploration

References

When will NASA return humans to the Moon, and why?
Icon
Reuters
4 hours ago
When will NASA return humans to the Moon, and why?

Artemis III currently expects to return humans to the Moon in 2027, though the date may slip.

When will NASA return humans to the Moon, and why?
Icon
Reuters
4 hours ago
When will NASA return humans to the Moon, and why?

China plans to land humans on the Moon by 2030.

Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026
Icon
Euronews
12 hours ago
Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The Artemis II mission aims to send astronauts around the Moon as early as February 2026.

What Are People Asking?