NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II's record-breaking lunar flyaround.
The full moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Friday, May 1.
When the astronauts of the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, cheers were heard around the country -- even in Oakland. Hundreds came out to the Chabot Space and Science Center in the Oakland Hills to celebrate the historical event.
The Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after an historic moon mission.