Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

Artist’s view of two Artemis astronauts at work on the lunar surface. What new tools are necessary to maximize exploration output?
Image credit: NASA

When it comes to the NASA Artemis “rebooting” of the Moon plans, it’s not simply a 20^th century rekindling of lunar remembrances. Work is in progress to develop a new tool kit for investigating Earth’s companion in gravitational lock.

While the tried-and-true geologist’s hammer remains on tap, fresh capabilities are being appraised to sharpen our next lunar look-see with first-time equipment.

Apollo moonwalker unfurls the American flag. In returning to the moon, this time to stay, what is the Artemis flag strategy?
Image credit: NASA

Experts are digging into gear that surmount challenges seen during Apollo, yet are user-friendly to future moonwalkers.

For more information, go to my new Space.com story – “NASA drawing on Apollo to design Artemis moonwalkers’ tools – Apollo’s considerable legacy is coming in handy” – at:

https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-tools-apollo-lessons