Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon (C1)

Questions

Here are 7 short questions based on the text:

Who was the first human to step on the moon, as mentioned in the text?
What is the name of NASA’s current lunar exploration program?
When is the first crewed Artemis mission (Artemis 2) scheduled?
What material does Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity fabric reflect?
Why is the lunar South Pole significant for exploration?
What is the purpose of the Gateway space station mentioned in the text?
What rare isotope found on the moon is theorized to help power nuclear fusion reactors?

Answers

1. Neil Armstrong.
2. Artemis.
3. 2025
4. Body heat (infrared radiation).
5. It has water ice deposits and unexplored terrain.
6. It will serve as a communication hub, science lab, and habitation module for lunar missions.
7. Helium-3.