Women set to become first on moon in Artemis era
The Gazette lists candidates for the first woman to walk on the moon under NASA's Artemis program. It profiles seven women with details on ages, birthplaces, education, and spaceflight roles, noting potential moon landing as early as 2024 and emphasizing diverse backgrounds.
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Surface temps range from 225 F in daylight to minus 243 F at night. The Moon is about one quarter Earth’s size and is rock made. Its near side always faces Earth due to a 27 day orbit and rotation. The far side was first seen in 1959 by Luna 3. It reflects sunlight, not own light, and tides arise from its gravity. Armstrong and Aldrin first walked in 1969. only 10 others up to 1972. Theia theory suggests the Moon formed from Earth impact 4.5 billion years ago. Gravitational strength is weaker so a 100 pound person weighs about 16.6 pounds. All planets except Mercury and Venus have moons. Saturn and Jupiter host many.
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