Artemis II Crew Strengthens International Space Cooperation

The crew of Artemis II, the upcoming mission to the Moon, visited the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany, where the Orion European Service Module (ESM) is being assembled. During the event, Germany signed the Artemis Accords, a non-binding agreement to support human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The crew discussed their training and experiences, while key figures from NASA, ESA, and Thales Alenia Space provided updates on the performance and production of the ESM. The Artemis II mission is scheduled for late 2024, with preparations underway for stacking the Crew Module and ESM.