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The Artemis II mission kicks off in November 2025. This will be NASA\u2019s first crewed mission to the Moon in 60 years, with the aim of establishing long-term presence on its surface. But so long after the famous televised Moon landing, the question remains: why do we want to go back? And is the latest NASA moon mission<\/a> really worth the investment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case Study: Artemis II NASA Moon Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NASA has landed six spacecraft on Mars<\/a>: Viking I and II, Pathfinder, MER Spirit and Opportunity and Phoenix. These robotic vehicles are much lighter than spacecraft which carry astronauts. Aside from the human weight, they\u2019re also burdened with supplies and fuel for the round-trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 34 million miles separating us from the red planet, maintaining adequate fuel is crucial. But when more fuel means more weight, and more weight means more fuel, how can we expect to get there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The solution starts closer to home\u2014the Moon. We have a theory that comets brought ice to Earth, which then turned to water. Pockets of this ice may exist on the dark side of the moon, where craters lie undisturbed due to the Moon\u2019s minimal atmosphere. We want to use this ice to establish a base on the Moon\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur leading theory for how the Moon formed is that another planet collided with the very early Earth 4 billion years ago. This collision vaporized the planet and a significant part of Earth as well, leaving behind the debris that formed the Moon,\u201d Dr. Becky Smethurst, astrophysicist at the University of Oxford.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Whether the ice\u2019s composition matches that of Earth remains to be seen. But a supply of water would be essential in creating rocket fuel locally and sustaining a colony. The Moon, therefore, could be a vital checkpoint when sending astronauts to build colonies on Mars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NASA is executing a three-part mission in hopes of setting camp on the big rock in the sky. Artemis I took place in 2022, launching the unmanned Orion spacecraft to build a map around the Moon. Artemis II will take off in 2025, sending a crew of four astronauts to follow the course of this map. They\u2019ll assess the performance of the spacecraft\u2019s life support systems while mapping the Moon\u2019s distribution of ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artemis III will conclude the series of missions. Over 30 days, the Artemis III astronauts will send two crew members to spend a week near the South Pole of the Moon to conduct research. These two crew members will be the first woman and the first person of color<\/a> to walk on the Moon. And we\u2019ll be one step closer to intergalactic space travel (we hope).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of space travel: how does NASA Moon mission provide ROI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Space travel and colonization of the moon is expensive. The total cost of the Artemis mission<\/a> is estimated at $93 billion. That\u2019s a hell of a lot of money. And considering NASA\u2019s budget is publicly funded\u2014and large-scale commercial space travel is some way off\u2014you\u2019d be right in questioning whether us Earth-bound mortals are feeling the benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we\u2019ve all gained from space travel research, at least indirectly. It\u2019s aided the development of solar panels, heart implants, cancer treatment, water purification technology and more. The great thing about space exploration is its stimulus for siloed sectors to work together. This shared research will provide tenfold benefits of space travel<\/a> in the future, affecting industries in power generation, energy storage, waste management, robotics and even medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The future of the space economy: plans for private space travel companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Space exploration has seeped continuously into public consciousness since the first moon landing. We\u2019re now seeing the dream of intergalactic travel become a robust industry with serious firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur annual global space economy analysis highlights the increasing importance of the space industry across both public and private sectors,\u201d said Heather Pringle<\/a>, CEO of Space Foundation. \u201cEstablished subsectors and emerging markets cover an expanding range of space applications in our daily lives and push the boundary of what\u2019s possible on and off Earth.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here are the specifics: the global space economy<\/a> totaled $570 billion in 2023, which is 7.4% higher than 2022\u2019s sum of $531 billion. Private space travel companies are advancing research and the space economy is now growing year on year. You\u2019d be a fool not to pay attention\u2014and plenty are looking to capitalize. Our interview with Israel Space Agency<\/a>  highlighted just how much investment in the space economy is shaping policy and emphasized the need to stay informed on the topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest NASA Moon mission may feel like retreading old ground. But each advancement in space exploration is a step in the right direction. Who knows\u2014<\/em>in a few years\u2019 time, we could be talking the first Mars colony with an IE University<\/a> campus. For now, let\u2019s level up our education on how we can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a look at our M.S. in Computer Science & Business Technology for a transformative career boost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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