NASA's Artemis III Mission to Deploy Science Experiments on the Moon

The Artemis III mission will mark a significant step towards long-term lunar exploration and the eventual human presence on Mars.

NASA announced the selection of three scientific instruments for deployment on the Moon's surface during the Artemis III mission, planned for 2026.
The experiments aim to understand the lunar environment, investigate the potential for agriculture in space, and search for lunar volatiles such as ice.
LEAF, the first experiment to observe plant photosynthesis and growth in space-radiation and partial gravity, will explore the viability of growing crops on the Moon.
LEMS and LDA will monitor the lunar seismic environment and measure the regolith's ability to propagate an electric field, aiding in the search for resources.
These missions will provide crucial data for sustaining long-term human presence on the Moon and lay the groundwork for future crewed missions to Mars.