More than fifty years after the final Apollo mission left the Moon, humanity is preparing to return.
Artemis: Humanity’s Rocket Back to the Moon tells the story of the new era of lunar exploration. Discover how NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket, the Orion spacecraft, and the Artemis missions will carry astronauts back to the Moon for the first time in decades.
Inside this book you will explore:
• The history of the first Moon landings
• Why humans stopped going to the Moon
• The technology behind the most powerful rocket ever built
• The missions that will return astronauts to the lunar surface
• The plans to build a permanent human presence on the Moon
• How the Moon will help prepare humanity for Mars
Combining science, history, and the future of exploration, this book reveals how humanity is once again reaching for the Moon.
Jennifer McKay MSc is a teacher and science writer with a Master’s degree in Engineering. With a passion for science, technology, and space exploration, she enjoys making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. Drawing on her background in engineering and education, Jennifer writes books that explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations shape the world around us.