NASA reveals plans for 'Artemis Base Camp' on the moon that help astronauts get ready for Mars

NASA has released a detailed plan for an'Artemis Base Camp' that will be home to first woman and next man on the moon in 2024. The 13-page document highlights elements such as a terrain vehicle for transporting the astronauts around the landing zone, a permanent habit and a mobility platform to travel across the lunar surface. The plans suggest a crew of four astronauts would call the moon home for a week at a time, but also describes accommodations with water, waste disposal systems and radiation shields if their time is extended. The Artemis mission will use the moon as its stepping stone, allowing the crew to test robots and other technologies before exploring farther into the solar system, with Mars being their next stop. NASA has released a detailed plan for an'Artemis Base Camp' that will be home to first woman and next man on the moon in 2024.