NASA has revealed a new blueprint comprising of 63 final objectives for the ‘Moon to Mars’ plan. These objectives are meant to sustain human presence and space exploration under the said plan.
The Moon to Mars plan has planned on sending astronauts to the Moon by 2024. With the studies and findings of the mission, NASA will later prepare for humanity’s next big mission – astronauts to Mars.
NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration comprises of four main aspects. Science, transportation and habitation, lunar and Martian infrastructure and operations.
The NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy emphasized that they need a roadmap with staying power, and that they have identified a core set of defined objectives through a collaborative process. “These objectives are both practical and aspirational, and we are gratified by the thoughtful contributions of our workforce, industry, and international partners who will join us in shaping our future together,” the Deputy Adminstrator said.
The Artemis I mission will be uncrewed. The Artmeis campaign will figure out the capabilities and operations required to safely conduct deep space science and exploration missions on the Moon. This is also interlinked with the Mars mission planning.
With the use of the elements of the Artemis I, NASA will test systems and ideas for the trip to Mars. The lunar surface will thus be the testbed and the Mars campaign that would follow will stay connected with the ongoing presence on the moon.
