"NASA's Artemis Mission: Advancements in Lunar Agriculture and Crew-Rated Moon Rover Development"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com
NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2026 will see astronauts deploying the first three science experiments on the moon's surface, including LEAF, which will study plant growth in the lunar environment. The other experiments are the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) and the Lunar Dielectric Analyzer (LDA). These experiments aim to gather valuable information about the moon's crust, mantle, and subsurface. The mission will use SpaceX's Starship vehicle to transport astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface and back, and is expected to land the first woman and person of color on the moon.