From Apollo's legacy to Artemis's lunar ambitions
Witness the transition from the Apollo era to NASA's Artemis program. This video features Apollo astronauts and flight directors sharing their perspectives on the nation's historic lunar missions and the future of deep space exploration.
The footage explores the connection between the Apollo era and the modern Artemis program, which aims to prepare humanity for even deeper space travel. It features insights from veterans of the original 400,000-strong Apollo workforce, including engineers like 90-year-old Charlie Mars and 85-year-old JoAnn Morgan, who witnessed the 1969 Apollo 11 launch.
The program highlights the shift in leadership and goals, noting that Artemis launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson represents a new era of women in key roles. As NASA works toward landing astronauts by 2028, the video reflects on the momentum required to sustain the same passion that defined the first lunar race.
