5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

NASA’s Artemis missions could help solve long-standing questions about the Moon’s origin, water, interior, and near-vs.-far side differences.

By returning astronauts, samples, and instruments to the lunar surface, they could deliver the most detailed Moon data in decades.

Studies at the south pole and far side may sharpen understanding of lunar formation, the magma ocean hypothesis, and resource potential for future bases.

The missions could also improve knowledge of the geologic history of the Earth-Moon system.