Artemis II’s Glover: equatorial Moon landings first, pole can wait

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover argues NASA should prioritize an equatorial Moon landing rather than rushing a south-pole target, citing safer daylight windows and easier emergency aborts. The idea aligns with updated Artemis IV plans that favor a more direct translunar path (potentially via SpaceX’s Starship) and reduce reliance on NRHO, aiming to accelerate lunar access while keeping pole landings as a longer-term objective.