NASA is preparing for Monday's launch of Artemis I. The space agency said that teams put the Crew Access Arm (CAA) in launch configuration on Friday.
Artemis I is carrying the Orion Spacecraft, which will travel farther than any spacecraft built for humans.If all goes according to plan, Artemis II will launch in 2024.
That mission will have humans onboard Orion.Late last week, NASA announced potential landing sites for Artemis III. The landing sites are located near the lunar south pole, an area NASA believes is rich in resources.
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