Human Lunar Return

Humans have always been drawn to explore, discover, and learn as much as we can about the world—and worlds—around us. This isn’t always easy, but it’s in our nature. For the benefit of all humanity, NASA and its partners will land the first woman and first person of color on the surface of the Moon with Artemis III, currently planned for 2026. It will mark humanity’s first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

NASA and its partners will make history by sending these first humans to explore the region near the lunar South Pole. Crew and cargo transportation systems will be tested, lunar communications relays will be deployed, and technologies demonstrated. Missions will lay the groundwork to achieve the Moon to Mars Objectives.

Hear about national and international initiatives necessary to re-establish human presence and initial utilization on and around the Moon (CLPS, Robotics, Gateway, HLS, etc.). Presentations will not only include mission/ops, but also technologies and partnerships created to work the initiatives, and the science desired from the mission/ops that determined them.

Speaker Order:
Moderator: Jenn Kunz
Panelist: Steve Clark 
Panelist: Mark Wiese 
Panelist: Kent Chojnacki 
Panelist: A.C. Charania 
Speaker: Dan Cohen