The last time a spacecraft landed on the moon was in 1972. Fast forward to the year 2018, when the next lunar landing is scheduled. By then, NASA has planned to get humans safely back to the moon. Michael Griffin, the head of NASA, said it is important to investigate in space travel, even if the nation struggles to rebuild after hurricane Katrina and deals with other problems. The crew vehicle project will cost more than $104 billion over the next ten years. The new crew vehicle design will use the best technology and design from both the Apollo and the space shuttle. Apollo II was the first spacecraft to travel to the moon. In addition to the lunar travel, the spacecraft will also be designed to travel to Mars and the International Space Station. The new plan will have astrounauts on the moon for a week, which is more than the Apollo missions. The new space vehicle is designed to carry four people to the moon. It can also carry more supplies than other spacecrafts. Eventually, the craft will make two missions to the moon each year. The goal is to create a permanent station on the moon where crews will stay and work for six months at a time. The lunar station will be similar to the International Space Station. On July 20, 1989, Apollo II astronuat Neil Armstrong did what no other human has ever done. Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. He was soon followed by astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Moments after his first step, Armstrong said the now famous words, "That's on small step for a man, one giant step for mankind."
I think that it is fine that no one has gone to the moon since 1972. But I also think that they should go one day to investigate more of what is happening.
Do you think that astronauts will soon go to the moon?
Diana - I enjoyed reading all the details in your post. Just remember to always put it in your own words so that we can hear YOUR voice!
I think it is time for us to plan a return trip to the moon. I'm sure a lot has changed since 1972. Would you like to go to the moon one day?
Posted by: Mrs. Meeler | October 12, 2005 at 05:51 AM