Before our Artemis II astronauts lift off on their journey around the Moon next year, find out what it takes to build a mission like theirs from the ground up. Episode 1 of Moonbound is live—and free to watch on NASA : https://go.nasa.gov/4oSyG5m | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

As the launch of the Artemis II mission draws nearer, the crew and backup crew are busier than ever. Last week included challenging entry simulations, blood sampling to compare immunology before and after the mission, and collecting data to prepare Artemis III astronauts to walk on the lunar surface. | NASA Artemis