Lunar Science and Exploration Highlights: 2023

2023 has been a big year for the Moon. Here are a few highlights:

• How Data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is Preparing Artemis Astronauts

• Return to the Moon with Artemis I

• Crew for Artemis II, Next Moon Mission, is Announced

• NASA Appoints Lunar Science Leads for Artemis III, Artemis IV Missions

• NASA Selects Geology Team for the First Crewed Artemis Lunar Landing

• NASA Welcomes New Countries to the Artemis Accords

• NASA, Department of Energy Join Forces on Innovative Lunar Experiment

• Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Landing Sites

• Imaging the Lunar South Pole Region with ShadowCam

• NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Gets Final Payload for Moon Water Hunt

• NASA Begins Building its First Robotic Moon Rover

• CAPSTONE Takes Moon Shot, Successfully Tests Navigation Technology

• NASA Selects Five Teams to Study Lunar Science and Sample Analysis

• Moon Mountain Name Honors NASA Mathematician Melba Mouton