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Does Mars have an ice core?
The mantle is the darker material between the core and the thin crust. New information about what is inside Mars shows the red planet has a molten liquid iron core, confirming the interior of the planet has some similarity to Earth and Venus.
Why is the Moon’s south pole a good place to build a base?
The lunar south pole region is deemed as a compelling spot for future exploration missions and suitable for a lunar outpost. The permanently shadowed places on the Moon could contain ice and other minerals, which would be vital resources for future explorers.
What is the NASA Artemis program?
NASA Artemis. With Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. We will collaborate with commercial and international partners and establish the first long-term presence on the Moon.
Has Artemis 1 been launched?
Artemis 1 is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than late May 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Do the Chinese have a base on the Moon?
In 2021, China and Russia announced they will be building a moon base together, also formally invited more countries and international organizations to join their International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project being developed by the two nations, as a competitor to the American Artemis Program.
Will Artemis 1 launch this year?
August 2022Artemis 1 / Fly date
What was just found in Antarctica?
Beneath a fast-flowing ice stream in West Antarctica, scientists have discovered a vast aquifer brimming with seawater that’s likely been locked down there for thousands of years.
Will Artemis 1 go to the Moon?
NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission launch options run through June 2023 in the new calendar. While Artemis 1’s rocket and spacecraft are back in the shop for a few more weeks, NASA has released all the launch opportunities the mission has in 2022.
What is the goal of Artemis 3?
Mission. Artemis 3 is planned to land a crew at the Moon’s south polar region. It is planned to have two astronauts on the surface of the Moon for about one week. The mission is intended to be the first to place a woman on the Moon.