Why does NASA want to return to the Moon?
30 March - 5 mins
Podcast Series
The Hard Shoulder
On Wednesday, NASA is aiming to return astronauts to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972. The Artemis II mission is aiming to pave the way for the first lunar landing in over fifty years – a feat which is planned for 2028. But, why are NASA returning to the moon, and what is there for them?
Space Commentator Leo Enright joins Shane to discuss.
Image: NASA
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