Pitt researchers specializing in space explain why the mission is relevant to furthering research in biomedicine, earth science, and future space explorations.

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon and back to Earth. While the mission will not include a landing, it marks a major step forward in returning humans to deep space.

The Pasadena lab plays a key role in data exchange and communications between four Artemis II astronauts and mission control. For many, the moon mission is the first time they’ll support a human space flight.

WASHINGTON — There are reasons to be over the moon about Artemis II. America’s long-awaited return to Earth’s closest neighbor with the Artemis II launch on Wednesday is just a first step towards transforming the moon into a gateway for deep space exploration,