Artemis I is NASA's first step to returning to moon after 50 years since astronauts landed there for the last time. The giant moon rocket at the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion capsule will take off on Sept 2nd.
The SLS rocket will attempt to send the Orion capsule around the moon and back with no one aboard. Astronauts could circle the moon in 2024 and attempt a lunar landing in 2025. Artemis exploration programs was named after God Apollo's twin sister Artemis in Greek mythology.
NASA official said that the moon missions will be central to its human spaceflight program which aims to establish ultimately a long-term presence on Moon's surface and prepare for future missions to Mars.
NASA called off moon launch twice due to a hydrogen leak. NASA said that Artemis I is now scheduled to launch on Sept 27 or Oct 2.
