NASA targets 2028 crewed lunar landing with Artemis IV
The Fox News segment reports on NASA's Oct. 23 update to the Artemis program. Artemis III, now a 2027 low-Earth orbit test with four astronauts, will demonstrate rendezvous and docking with test versions of Blue Origin's Blue Moon and SpaceX's Starship landers in preparation for Artemis IV, the first crewed lunar landing targeted for 2028 at the lunar South Pole. The 14-day Artemis III mission tests interoperability close to Earth to reduce risks; Artemis IV will see astronauts explore, collect samples, and lay groundwork for a sustained lunar presence ultimately aimed at Mars. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, interviewed by Will, detailed hardware progress, parallel development with both commercial partners, and the shift from "flags and footprints" to an enduring Moon base. The segment references recent NASA briefing graphics and notes long-duration stays modeled on the ISS.
Source: Fox News
