Space travel has traditionally been reserved for astronauts and, more recently, the ultra-wealthy. However, NASA has devised a way for ordinary people to also “fly” into space.
Your name can orbit the Moon on a historic mission – (Image: MIAMI HERALD)
“You can send your name to the Moon“, officials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) wrote on Facebook. “How? Sign up to join nearly 3 million ‘passengers’ flying around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 1 mission this year.”
Specifically, individuals can visit the page: https://www.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis to register.
The science page Phys.org reported NASA’s announcement stating that the Artemis 1 mission is the first step in establishing “a long-term human presence on the Moon for decades to come.”
“We will collaborate with commercial and international partners to establish the first long-term presence on the Moon. After that, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next step of sending the first astronauts to Mars,” NASA informed.
According to NASA, there are three Artemis missions: Artemis 1, 2, and 3, aimed at studying the Moon, including its origin and geochemical composition. More importantly, Artemis astronauts are set to explore the lunar south poles in search of water ice – a crucial element for sustainable human presence on “Sister Moon.”
Artemis will also pave the way for the commercialization of lunar flights and the extraction of resources such as rare earth elements and helium-3.
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Artemis 1 Mission (scheduled for launch in late 2022): The uncrewed Orion spacecraft will orbit the Moon and return to Earth. Artemis 2 Mission (scheduled for 2024): The complete Orion spacecraft with a crew will travel to the Moon and return without landing. Artemis 3 Mission (scheduled no earlier than 2025): Two astronauts will land near the lunar south pole. |
