NASA Identifies Nine Potential Moon Landing Sites for Artemis Mission

The chosen sites near the Moon's South Pole offer unique research opportunities and mark a new chapter in lunar exploration.

The nine potential landing sites are located in the unexplored South Pole region of the Moon, chosen for their scientific value and safe landing conditions.
NASA aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions, with a focus on diverse representation among the astronauts.
The Artemis program's long-term goal is to establish a permanent lunar base as a stepping stone for future Mars missions.
The Artemis 2 mission, originally set for November 2024, has been postponed to September 2025 due to technical issues.
China's plans to land humans on the Moon by 2030 add competitive pressure to NASA's timeline.