Space Exploration
Background
For the first time since 1972, NASA has launched a crewed mission. The Artemis program aims to land humans on the Moon in preparation to establish a permanent base on its surface. A Moon base would allow humans to explore places deeper in space, like Mars.
Essentialquestion
How have goals regarding space exploration changed from the Cold War to the present?
JFK at Rice
In 1962, John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University promoting his goal to land a man on the moon before 1970.
JFK Meeting With NASA
At the end of 1962, John F. Kennedy met with NASA Administrator James E. Webb to discuss how the organization is prioritizing the Moon landing.
Artemis missions
Artemis Program logo
Artemis Program logo
Artemis II Launch Trailer
This NASA-produced trailer introduces the purposes of the Artemis II mission.
TIP OF THE A
The tip of the A of Artemis points beyond the Moon and signifies that our efforts at the Moon are not the conclusion, but rather the preparation for all that lies beyond.
RED TRAJECTORY
The trajectory moves from left to right through the crossbar of the "A," opposite that of Apollo, highlighting the distinct differences in our return to the Moon. The trajectory is red to symbolize our path to Mars.
The A symbolizes an arrowhead from Artemis's quiver and represents launch.
BLUE EARTH CRESCENT
The crescent shows missions from our audience's perspective. From Earth we go. Back to Earth all that we learn and develop will return. This crescent also visualizes Artemis's bow as the source from which all energy and effort is sent.
THE MOON
The Moon is our next destination and a stepping stone for Mars. It is the focus of all Artemis efforts.
Space Exploration
HS: High School
Created on April 9, 2026
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Space Exploration
Background
For the first time since 1972, NASA has launched a crewed mission. The Artemis program aims to land humans on the Moon in preparation to establish a permanent base on its surface. A Moon base would allow humans to explore places deeper in space, like Mars.
Essentialquestion
How have goals regarding space exploration changed from the Cold War to the present?
JFK at Rice
In 1962, John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University promoting his goal to land a man on the moon before 1970.
JFK Meeting With NASA
At the end of 1962, John F. Kennedy met with NASA Administrator James E. Webb to discuss how the organization is prioritizing the Moon landing.
Artemis missions
Artemis Program logo
Artemis Program logo
Artemis II Launch Trailer
This NASA-produced trailer introduces the purposes of the Artemis II mission.
TIP OF THE A
The tip of the A of Artemis points beyond the Moon and signifies that our efforts at the Moon are not the conclusion, but rather the preparation for all that lies beyond.
RED TRAJECTORY
The trajectory moves from left to right through the crossbar of the "A," opposite that of Apollo, highlighting the distinct differences in our return to the Moon. The trajectory is red to symbolize our path to Mars.
The A symbolizes an arrowhead from Artemis's quiver and represents launch.
BLUE EARTH CRESCENT
The crescent shows missions from our audience's perspective. From Earth we go. Back to Earth all that we learn and develop will return. This crescent also visualizes Artemis's bow as the source from which all energy and effort is sent.
THE MOON
The Moon is our next destination and a stepping stone for Mars. It is the focus of all Artemis efforts.