None of the Artemis 2’s crew members had been born. The Artemis mission, which took off on Thursday, does not aim to plant flags on the Moon or even leave footprints on it. The Moon is today a frontier in Sino-US space competition. At the same time, Artemis represents a broader evolution in the global approach to space exploration. The Artemis mission thus envisages using the Moon as both a laboratory and a launchpad for other expeditions.

Source: Indian Express April 04, 2026 07:16 UTC