Wow in the World Rocket Dreams: An Artemis Adventure (7/21/25)
Jul 21, 2025
Explore Mindy's dream of lunar adventures and learn about NASA's Artemis program. Discover how the Space Launch System rocket will carry astronauts to the moon. Dive into the functionality of the Orion spacecraft and its role in lunar missions. Uncover secrets about moon water and the challenges of living on the lunar south pole. Find out how moon camping could prepare us for Mars explorations. The journey ends with fun listener facts that’ll leave you amazed!
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Backyard Campout Sparks Moon Conversation
- Mindy and Guy camp in the backyard and fall asleep under a full moon.
- Their playful characters imagine aliens, zippers, and debates about moon power.
Artemis Aims To Return Humans To The Moon
- NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon with new tech and international partners.
- It could land astronauts on the lunar surface as early as 2026 using the SLS rocket.
SLS Is Built For Deep Space Power
- The Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA's heavy-lift rocket built for Artemis deep-space missions.
- It produces about 9.5 million pounds of thrust and can carry Orion and cargo toward the Moon.