Question

Why is the NASA space exploration to return to the moon and eventually to go to Mars called Artemis?

A - Artemis is the Latin word for moon. NASA chose to use a Latin name to encourage other countries to join the mission.


B - The Apollo missions originally took Americans to the moon. Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology.


C - President Trump selected the name Artemis because it was his idea to return astronauts to the moon. The program is named after his mother.


D - NASA held a contest on social media to name the space exploration program and Artemis received the most votes.

Answer 1

B - The Apollo missions originally took Americans to the moon. Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology.