Artemis Basics
What is the main goal of the Artemis program?
Returning humans to the moon and preparing for future missions
What does SLS stand for?
The space launch system (SLS)
Which Artemis mission has carried astronauts around the moon?
Artemis 2
What is the name of the Moon-orbiting space station?
Gateway
What system lands astronauts on the Moon?
The Human Landing System (HLS)
What celestial body is Artemis aiming to return humans to?
The moon
What spacecraft carries astronauts in Artemis missions?
Orion
Which mission plans to land humans on the moon?
Artemis 3
What is the purpose of the Gateway?
A staging point/space station for missions
What private company is developing a lunar lander?
SpaceX
What was the first Artemis mission called?
Artemis 1
What rocket is used for Artemis missions?
The space launch system (SLS)
What region of the moon is Artemis targeting?
The south pole
What type of orbit will Gateway use?
A near-rectilinear halo orbit
What resource on the Moon is important for fuel and life support?
Water/Ice
Was Artemis 1 crewed or uncrewed?
Uncrewed
What earlier program first landed humans on the moon?
The Apollo program
What makes Artemis 2 historically significant?
The mission includes the first woman and person of colour
What orbit did Artemis 2 use around the moon?
A distant retrograde orbit (goes far out and loops back)
What protects Orion during reentry by burning away?
An ablative heat shield
What year did Artemis 1 launch?
2022
What are the two main stages of the SLS rocket?
The core stage and upper stage
What is the long-term goal of Artemis beyond the Moon?
Sending humans to Mars
How would you describe the shape of these lunar orbits?
Highly elliptical
What agreements support international cooperation in Artemis?
The Artemis Accords