Published: 25th Aug, 2022
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NASA has recently announced the 13 potential landing sites for its upcoming Artemis III mission, under which the US space agency will send the first woman and person of colour to the Moon.
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- NASA has identified the following 13 regions as candidates for the landing of its Artemis 3 lunar mission:
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- Each region is located within six degrees of the latitude of the lunar South Pole, and this proximity makes these sites scientifically significant.
- This is because the lunar South Pole has permanently shadowed regions rich in resources; it also has terrain unexplored by humans.
Why is sunlight critical for the mission?
- Sunlight is required for a long-term stay on the Moon as it provides a power source and minimises temperature variations.
- Within each candidate site, there are areas with continuous access to sunlight throughout a period of six-and-a-half days, which is the planned duration of Artemis III.
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What is the Artemis mission?
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