The next giant leap begins at the Moon’s South Pole. Unlike the Apollo missions, which explored regions near the Moon’s equator, Artemis will take humanity to the lunar South Pole for the first time in history. This striking view of the area, captured by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter on March 3, 2023, shows Malapert Massif (lower left)—a lunar mountain rising more than 16,400 feet (5,000 meters) above its base. What we learn at the South Pole will shape how we explore farther than ever before, laying the groundwork for future missions to Mars and beyond. Image description: An image of the Moon’s South Pole region shows the gray, rugged terrain covered in craters, with steep ridges and shadows accentuating the elevation changes. Credit: NASAGoddard / Arizona State University #Artemis #Moon #NASA #Space #Lunar