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ScienceMar 26, 2026

Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon

Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon
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Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon, embodies NASA's ambitious effort to return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 years.

NASA is gearing up to send astronauts back toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years with Artemis 2 — a mission that marks the next chapter in human lunar exploration — but who is Artemis?

Now, Artemis 2 prepares to carry astronauts back toward the moon. NASA is now targeting April 1 for the historic launch, although the timing will depend on technical and weather conditions.

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