How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Power NASA's Artemis Mission to the Moon and Beyond.

On December 11th 2017, President Trump signed Space Policy Directive 1, refocusing NASA's efforts in human space exploration. In March 2019, Vice President Mike Pence made the surprising announcement that America would be returning astronauts to the Moon in just 5 years time. This Lunar mission, known as Artemis which stands for "Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of Moon's Interaction with the Sun", is hoping to leave more than just a flag and footprints this time. NASA aims to establish a base on the Moon and in orbit by 2028, providing a foundation for where scientists will eventually power a mission to Mars and beyond. The Artemis mission has left many questioning whether it is possible to send human's back to the Moon in just five years time, with a report claiming that NASA would need an annual increase of $4-$5 billion on top of its $22.6 billion 2020 budget.