NASA Unveils Nine Potential Landing Sites for Artemis III Moon Mission

The mission aims to land humans on the Moon's unexplored South Pole for the first time in over 50 years.

NASA has identified nine candidate regions near the lunar South Pole for the Artemis III mission, targeting a crewed landing in 2026.
These regions include Peak near Cabeus B, Haworth, Malapert Massif, Mons Mouton Plateau, Mons Mouton, Nobile Rim 1, Nobile Rim 2, de Gerlache Rim 2, and Slater Plain.
The lunar South Pole is of particular interest due to its permanently shadowed areas, which may contain water and other resources.
Artemis III will mark the first time astronauts land in this region, offering new scientific opportunities and insights into lunar resources.
NASA's selection process considered factors such as science potential, terrain suitability, and communication capabilities with Earth.