Check out this short video with kid-friendly answers to commonly asked questions like “How do they breathe?” and “Who drives the rocket to the launchpad?”  

 

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Four orange spacesuits hang in a row with the Artemis II patch visible.

What is the Artemis program?

Artemis program is about more than just going back to the Moon. It is NASA’s blueprint for the future of space travel. It will test technologies needed to bring humans deeper into space. 

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About This Learning Resource

Age and Grade Level

Age: 3-5

Grade Level: Pre-K-K

Subject

Spaceflight
Spacecraft
Human Spaceflight
Rockets

Duration

2 min

Usage Rights

You are free to use this resource for personal and educational purposes, with attribution. (CC BY-NC)

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