NASA unveiled plans to build a moon base near the lunar south pole that will one day allow for American astronauts to have a permanent presence.

People may know Artemis as NASA’s return-to-the-Moon program. However, it is much more than a rerun of Project Apollo.

The agency has outlined a three-phase plan for lunar infrastructure and says the effort will serve as a proving ground for future missions to Mars.

NASA announced updates to the Artemis program, including phased lunar landings, increased commercial involvement, and new nuclear propulsion missions to support sustainable Moon operations.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.

Astronauts, led by Commander Reid Wiseman, arrived at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for the Artemis II mission—the first lunar visit since 1972. Amid delays, this mission is a significant leap in NASA's Artemis program,

Basic information about the Artemis program's Space Launch System and Orion capsule.