NASA says it's on track to land first woman on the moon in 2024

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. Photo: PA.

NASA has shared an update on its Artemis mission, which aims to land the first woman on the moon in just four years. The space agency has reassured that the mission is still on track, with an unmanned launch set for 2021, before a manned launch in 2024. This will mark the first time that a woman has stepped on the moon - 52 years after man first stepped on the lunar surface. Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator, said: “With bipartisan support from Congress, our 21st century push to the Moon is well within America’s reach. As we’ve solidified more of our exploration plans in recent months, we’ve continued to refine our budget and architecture. We’re going back to the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new a generation of explorers. As we build up a sustainable presence, we’re also building momentum toward those first human steps on the Red Planet.”

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