Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon?
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Why in news
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency announced the crew for the Artemis II mission, which will orbit the Moon to test the path for future lunar exploration.
Background
The Artemis II crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to orbit the Moon to test the return path for the next generation of lunar missions.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TArtemis II: A NASA mission designed to orbit the Moon and test the return path for future lunar missions.
- PostJeremy Hansen: The first non-American to travel to the Moon as part of the Artemis II crew.
- PostVictor Glover: The first Black person set to travel to the Moon.
- PostChristina Koch: An engineer and physicist who holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of international cooperation in deep-space exploration and its implications for global space governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Multilateral synergy: Collaborative funding and technology sharing between NASA and Canadian Space Agency
- Geopolitical leadership: Establishing norms for lunar exploration and resource management in deep space
Keywords: Space exploration · International cooperation · Lunar orbit · Deep-space mission · Technological synergy
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